POLICE are asking the public to help trace the family of a man in Bolton.

Officers are appealing for the public's help to find the next of kin of Philip Nelson, 67.

Mr Nelson died on November 25 in Chesnut Close, but so far no family members have been found.

He is believed to have two adult children living in the Greater Manchester area.

It is thought that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, say Greater Manchester Police in a statement.

Anyone with any information about Mr Nelson’s next of kin should contact Police Coroners Office on 0161 856 4687.