Police are appealing for assistance from the public to trace the next of kin of a woman who died in Stockport who is believed to have a family member in Altrincham.

Joanne Leroy died at a property on The Ridgway, Romiley, on Monday, September 30.

Ms Leroy was 48 years old when she died.

Greater Manchester Police have said it is believed that she had a brother who lives in Altrincham.

In UK law, there is no definition of next of kin, but it is understood to be the closest relative, whether a partner, parent, child or sibling.

Anyone with information about the next of kin of Ms Leroy is asked to contact the Police Coroner's Office on 0161 856 9681.