The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who died in Shaftesbury.

Anthony Couty, who was 77 years old, died at his home address in Glyn Place on Friday 2 May 2025.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation is needed into his death.

Coroner’s Officer Lucy Manuel said: ‘We are not treating the death as suspicious, however we have not been able to locate his next of kin.

‘If any member of the public has any knowledge of his family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 123900.’