Police appeal after man found dead at home in Richmond

Police have launched a next of kin appeal. <i>(Image: (Image: Newsquest))</i>
Police have launched a next of kin appeal. (Image: (Image: Newsquest))
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A MAN has been found dead at a North Yorkshire address.

North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal to assist the coroner’s office to help locate the next-of-kin of Colin Maplethorpe, who was 69-years-old.

He died at his home address in Richmond on Friday (6 November).


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A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

"We're now looking to identify any next of kin for Colin.

"If you can help us, please email coroner@northyorkshire.police.uk."

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