Merseyside Police now looking to locate the man’s next of kin
Paul Mclean died alone at his home in Caspian Place in Bootle on Christmas Day. Police are now trying to locate his next of kin.
A man died alone at his home in an area of Merseyside on Christmas Day. Merseyside Police and the coroner’s office are now appealing for help to trace the next of kin of the man who died.
In an appeal circulated online, police said that they want to trace the family or friends of a man who died in Sefton. Paul Mclean, aged 57, died on December 25, Christmas Day, at his home in Caspian Place in Bootle.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances around the death of Mr Mclean.
A statement posted on social media said: “We are appealing on behalf of the coroner’s office for help in tracing the next of kin of a man who died in Sefton.
“Paul Mclean, aged 57, sadly died at his home address in Caspian Place, Bootle, on Thursday 25 December.
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
“Anyone who can help is asked to contact Sefton, St Helens & Knowsley Coroners office on 0151 934 2399 (Option 2) or by emailing Coroner@sefton.gov.uk”
On social media, people have commented on the tragedy of a man dying alone on Christmas Day, with his family or friends not knowing what has happened.
On the neighbourhood networking site Nextdoor, Charlotte George posted the police statement and said: “Sad to think the poor man has passed away on Christmas Day and they are trying to find his next of kin.”
Lorraine S added: “Sad that someone dies alone I think, particularly on Christmas Day.”