Police appeal to trace family of Wigan man who died aged 56

Bolton Square in Wigan <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
Bolton Square in Wigan (Image: Google Maps)
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POLICE are appealing for the public's help to trace the family of a Wigan man who died last week.

Patrick Heggarty, aged 56, sadly died on Bolton Square in Wigan on September 18.

Police said there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Officers are now appealing for information about Mr Heggarty's next of kin.

Bolton Square in Wigan (Image: Google Maps)

Anyone who has information which could help police trace his family is asked to contact the Police Coroner's Office in Bolton.

The office can be contacted on 0161 856 4687.

Police have not provided any further details about Mr Heggarty or the circumstances of his death.

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