RELATIVES or close friends of a York man who has died are being urged to come forward to help formally identify him.

York Coroner’s Office said a man believed to be Peter Lester, aged 74, was found deceased at his home in the Acomb area on Monday.

It said the death was not being treated as suspicious but police inquiries had so far been unable to locate the man’s next-of-kin to assist with his formal identification.

Anyone who can help should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for York Coroner’s Office or email CoronersYork@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 12180004272.