Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a 49-year-old man from the Oldham area.
Michael Smith died at The Royal Oldham Hospital on Friday, September 13.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
It is believed Mr Smith was originally from the Preston area of Lancashire.
Anyone with information on his next of kin should contact the Police Coroner’s Office in Heywood on 0161 856 9096.
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