Police appeal to trace Philip's next of kin

Philip Howarth passed away at his home address of Dobson Court yesterday

Police are appealing for help to trace the next of kin of a man from Newton Heath.

Philip Howarth, who was 71, passed away at his home address of Dobson Court yesterday (Wednesday).

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Anyone with information about Philip's next of kin should contact the Police Coroner's Office in Manchester on 0161 856 2334.

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