A public appeal to trace the whereabouts of family members has been launched after an elderly woman died in Oldham earlier this month.

Carol Smith died at her home in Sycamore Avenue on February 10 this year.

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances around the 81-year-old's death.

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However, a search to find Carol's next of kin or any other family members has been launched.

Oldham officers of Greater Manchester Police said they are aware that some of Carol's next of kin have also "passed away recently".

The force is keen to speak to her family and is encouraging anyone with information to get in touch by calling 0161 856 8555 directly.

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