Appeal to find elderly Droylsden man's next of kin

Monday, 24 May 2021 18:40

Police are appealing for help to trace the family of an elderly man from Droylsden who has died.

Fred Clarke, 81, passed away at home on Hawthorne Road South on Tuesday 18 May.

Greater Manchester Police say there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Anyone with information about Fred's next of kin should contact the Police Coroner’s Office in Stockport on 0161 856 9681.

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