POLICE in Scotland are appealing for the relatives of a former Teesside man, who died this month, to come forward.

Lothian and Borders police have asked for help from the Cleveland force in tracing the family of Derek William Campbell, 49, who died at his Edinburgh home on July 17.

There were no suspicious circumstances.

Mr Campbell was born and brought up in Middlesbrough, leaving the UK for Spain when he was 18. He returned to Middlesbrough in the mid-1970s, moving to the Shetland Islands in 1985. He finally settled in Edinburgh.

While Mr Campbell did not keep in regular contact with his family, his partner believes some members are still living in Middlesbrough. Relatives should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131-229 2323.