Police have issued an appeal to find the family of a man who died at home in Prestwich just before Christmas. 

Peter Dearnaley died aged 86 at his home on Scholes Lane on December 23. 

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death but police would like anyone with information about his next of kin to come forward.

A spokesperson for Bury South police said: "Do you know the next of kin of a man from Bury?

"Peter Dearnaley (86) died at his address on Scholes Lane #Prestwich on 23/12/23. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

"Any info? Call Police Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 8095."