A next of kin appeal has been launched after a man was found dead at his home in Oldham last week.

A man named locally as Paul Doherty was found deceased at his home on Coppice Street in Oldham last week.

Greater Manchester Police is now appealing to members of the public in hopes of finding any of Paul's family members.

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Officers believe Paul may have a brother in the Manchester area.

The force has not published any other details about Paul, such as his age, his photograph or the circumstances around his death.

Anyone with information about Paul or who may know of his next of kin is encouraged to contact the Police Coroners Office on 0161 856 8095.

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