Police issue next of kin appeal to find family of Wigan man following his death

Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the family of a Wigan man following his death.

James John Lowton, aged 66, died at his home address at Crompton House, Crompton Street, Scholes, on Tuesday June 27.

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Bolton Coroners Court.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

GMP Wigan West shared the appeal for information regarding Mr Lowton on its Facebook page.

Anyone with any information abour Mr Lowton’s next of kin is urged to call the police coroner’s liaison officer on 0161 856 4687

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