POLICE have issued an appeal to help find the next of kin of a 67-year-old Scarborough woman after she “died at her home”.

Officers are hoping the public can help identify Diane Margaret Lee’s next of kin after she was found dead at her home address in Scarborough.

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Police say she was found on January 12 and at present no next of kin have been identified, although it is believed she may have family in America.

According to officers, the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Anyone who believes they are related to Diane or can offer contact details of a relative has been asked to contact the Coroners Officer on 01609 643 168

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