Relatives or friends of a man who passed away recently are being asked to get in touch with the City of Wolverhampton Council so that his funeral can be arranged.

Anthony Newton was 77 and had been living in a care home in Wolverhampton since last year. Before that, he is thought to have been living in the Fordhouses and Low Hill areas of the city.

Anyone who is related to or was a friend of Mr Newton, or has any information which may help trace his relatives, is asked to please call the Court of Protection Team's Protection and Funerals Officer Elaine Thursfield on 01902 555740 or email elaine.thursfield@wolverhampton.gov.uk, court.ofprotection@wolverhampton.gov.uk or diane.dore@wolverhampton.gov.uk as soon as possible.