Police are appealing for assistance from the public to trace the next of kin of a man who died in Westhoughton.

John Myler died at his address on Church Street on August 14, police said.

Appealing for information about Mr Myler in a post on social media this week, GMP Bolton said there are thought to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the 54-year-old.

In UK law, there is no definition of next of kin, but it is understood to be the closest relative, whether a partner, parent, child or sibling.

Anyone with information about the next of kin of Mr Myler is asked to contact the Police Coroner's Office in Bolton on 0161 856 4687.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.