Police are appealing for help to trace the next of kin of a 73-year-old man who died over the weekend.

Matthew Short died at his home on Thaxted Place in the town on Saturday, October 1.

He was 73 at the time of his death and police want to trace his next of kin.

A spokesman for GMP Bolton North said: "There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

"Anyone with information should contact 0161 856 4687."

 

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