A MAN who died after collapsing in a busy street has been named.

Colin Jolly, 63, of Silverdale Road, Burgess Hill, passed away after collapsing in Queen's Road, Brighton.

The incident happened shortly before 1.45pm on February 20 outside the Ibis Hotel.

An eyewitness told The Argus that paramedics spent 30 minutes trying to resuscitate him.

It is thought he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Mr Jolly formerly lived in Haywards Heaths and leaves behind a partner, family and step-family.

His funeral service takes place at The Oak Hall, Clayton Wood Burial ground on Thursday, March 12 at 1.30pm.

Donations, if desired, can be made out to British Heart Foundation c/o RA Brooks and Son, 35 Wivelsfield Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EN or by calling 01444 454391.