Police are appealing for the public's help to trace the family of a Bury man.

Michael Francis Cooper, aged 92, passed away at his home address on Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, yesterday.

There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances around his death.

It is believed that Michael was single and has a niece who lives in Portugal but it is unknown if he has any family locally. Police are asking for anyone with information of his next of kin to come forward.

Police are advising people to get in touch with the Police Coroner’s Office in Heywood on 0161 856 8565.