HELP is needed to find the next of kind of a man who lived in New Milton but died in Bournemouth.

Alan Jones, who was 81 and lived in Lymington Road in New Milton, Hampshire, died at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Tuesday July 5.

The Coroner for Dorset is now seeking the assistance of the public to find his next of kin.

Coroner’s officer Jon Lustig 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.”