DORSET Police has begun to search for the next of kin of a resident on Selby Close, Poole, after he died in his property.

The coroner for Dorset has been assisted by police to find the next of kin of Keith Milton, who died at 80-years-old at his home in Selby Close on July 26. 

His death has not been treated as suspicious and no police investigations have been needed into his death. 

Coroner's officer Lucy Manuel 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 any knowledge of his family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 123900.”