POLICE are appealing for help in tracing the relatives of a man from Leigh.

John Richardson, aged 78, died at Bedford Nursing Home on Battersby Street, Leigh, on March 13.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Police are now trying to contact with Mr Richardson’s son who has been estranged from him for more than 40 years.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police coroners officer at HM Coroners Paderborn House, Bolton on 0161 856 5746.