An appeal to find the next of kin of a man who died earlier this week has been issued.

The coroner for Dorset is looking for members of the public to help find the next of kin of a man in his 70s who lived in Bere Regis.

Ronald Eric Langrish, who was 71 years old, died at his home address in West Street on Tuesday, December 5.

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

Dorset coroner’s officer Tracey Jeans 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.”