OPTIMISM is growing as 20-year-old Aidan Warner, who remains in a coma following an accident on Boxing Day in Farnham, shows signs of improvement.

Aidan who is currently at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, was found lying in Upper Hale Road, near to Queens Lane in Farnham, with serious head injuries, after an evening with friends.

On January 29, Surrey Police released CCTV footage of nine vehicles travelling up and down Upper Hale Road between when he left the Upper Hale Working Men’s Club at 7.25pm and when he was found, at 7.27pm on a section of road which has no pavement.

Since this footage was released, a spokesperson for Surrey Police has confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing.

Speaking earlier this month Aidan’s father, Ian, said: “From the day of the accident to where he is now, Aidan has made a vast improvement. We went in yesterday (Sunday) and he’s been getting up and moving around, he is still unconscious but he’s been getting up on his own, onto his hands and knees” said Ian.

“It does make him very tired, it is a good thing but potentially bad as he could fall out of bed. He also has a one-to-one nurse which is helpful.

“It is just a case of waiting now, as we don’t know whether he has suffered brain damage. Until the time we get the diagnosis we just have to think positively.”

Aidan’ mother, Penny, attended a meeting last week at the hospital with Aidan’s carers to discuss a review to track his progress. This is due to take place in four weeks time.

As a result of this review Mr Warner is hoping that Aidan will be in a stable enough condition to be moved closer to home, as their current journey to Tooting is equalling an 80-mile round trip.

Mr Warner concluded: “If anyone sees something like this they should always call the police and they can do this anonymously. Nine vehicles drove past Aidan and said nothing.

“Aidan is rarely here and nine out of 10 times he would have been with his girlfriend in Staines. He has never been the sort of person to make enemies. It is more frustrating not knowing what has happened – by knowing you can close some doors.”

Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference number P15329261 or call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.