AN appeal has been made to trace the relatives of 79-year old man who died at his St Helens home.

William Vincent Scollan passed away on Friday, December 11.

The coroner's office at Whiston Hospital has been unable to trace Mr Scollan's next of kin and is appealing for any relatives to come forward.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Any next of kin is asked to contact the coroner's office on 0151 430 1238.