AN APPEAL has been issued to trace the next of kin of a man who died last week.

John Beale, from Newton-le-Willows, died at his home on Wargrave Road, on Thursday, December 1.

There is no suspicious circumstances in the 75-year-old's death, but officers have been unable to trace his next of kin.

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This is why the Coroner's Office have issued the appeal to let Mr Beale's friends or family know OF the sad news.

If you have any information, please call 0151 934 2399 or email coronerrefferals@sefton.gov.uk. Thank you.