A SEARCH has been launched for relatives of a middle-aged man found dead at his home in Bolton last week.

Raymond Brierley was discovered by neighbours at his home in Hallington Close, Great Lever on Wednesday evening.

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death but they have been unable to find out anything about the man or whether he had any relatives.

A search of the property has not given a clue to Mr Brierley's age, which is believed to be 55 or 56.

The death has been reported to the Bolton coroner and anyone with any information about Mr Brierley should contact coroner's officer Phil Jones on 0161 856 5597.