Police are searching for the next of kin of a Leigh pensioner
By Jessica Lees
Published 14th Aug 2026, 12:30 BST
A 69-year-old Leigh man passed away at his home and police are now trying to locate any relatives he may have had.
A police appeal has been made to find any surviving family of a Wigan borough pensioner following his death.
Harry Sheppard, 69, sadly passed away at his home address on Coronation Drive, Leigh, on August 12
There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
But officers have so far been unable to trace any next of kin.
Anyone with information about Harry’s family should contact the Police Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 4687.