Police have made an appeal to the public to reach the next of kin of man who died at Royal Bolton Hospital.

Greater Manchester Police are hoping the appeal will help them locate and notify the family of Dennis Buckley who died aged 65.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace family of a man from Bolton.

"Dennis Buckley, aged 65, sadly died at Royal Bolton Hospital."

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Greater Manchester Police are encouraging anyone who might be able to help them trace Mr Buckley's family or friends to the Police Coroner's Office in Bolton on 0161 856 4687.

The force has not released any further details into the circumstances surrounding Mr Buckley's death, nor when he died.

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