AN appeal has been launched to find the next of kin of a man who died in Bournemouth.

John Stonier, who was 60 years old, died at his home address in Springfield Road on Tuesday. August 20.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation is needed into his death.

Now the coroner for Dorset has issued an appeal to find his next of kin.

Coroner’s Officer Sarah Harrison said: “We are not treating the death as suspicious; however, we have not been able to locate his next of kin.

“If any member of the public has knowledge of his family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 794288.”