Police seek information about dead Milton Keynes man

Thursday, 21 August 2025 09:02

Coroner’s office appeal over next of kin.

Merseyside police have issued an appeal on behalf of the Coroner's office for help in tracing the next of kin of a man who died in Seaforth last week.

Wayne Pursell, 58, died on Saturday 16^th August at an address in Seaforth. Police believe he was born in Bletchley.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Anyone who has information which could assist is asked to contact Coroners Investigation Officer Emma Donaldson by calling 0151 934 4584 or emailing emma.donaldson@sefton.gov.uk.

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