HOSPITAL staff are appealing for the public's help to trace the family of a man who died in hospital.

Eric Inman, 86, died from natural causes at the Airedale General Hospital in Steeton on Monday. He was known to live in Earby and Barnoldswick.

Staff are now looking for any relatives of Mr Inman in the wake of his death.

Any relatives or persons with knowledge of the deceased are invited to contact the hospital Bereavement Officer, Sam Cariss, on telephone 01535 652 511.