Police are appealing to help find the family of a man who died earlier this month. 

Raymond Cookson, 80, died at his home on Nasmyth Street in Horwich on October 16. 

Police are looking for the family of Mr Cookson and are asking the public to come forward with any information. 

They ask anyone with information to ring them on 0161 856 4687

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "We are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Bolton. 

"Raymond Cookson, 80, sadly died at his home address on Nasmyth Street in Horwich on October 16 this year. 

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"Any information? Contact 0161 856 4687." 

Police often put out appeals like this to help them trace the relatives of people who have died around the region before establishing a cause of death. 

In UK law, there is no legal definition of “next of kin”, but it is usually understood to be the closest relative, whether a partner, parent, child or sibling.

Once the police have the details that they need, they will be passed along to the Coroner’s Office to allow a full cause of death to be established.