Families of three people from Leeds and one from Wakefield sought by Coroner's office after their deaths

The coroner’s office has issued an appeal for help tracing any known family members of four people.

Coroners launch investigations into any deaths reported to them where it is thought that the circumstances were violent, unnatural. or where the cause is unknown.

They are also called up if a person dies while in police custody, prison, or any other type of state detention.

The coroner is also tasked with contacting a person’s nearest relatives after their death.

Wakefield Coroners Court wants to trace the family of Malcolm Donald Poole. (pic by National World)placeholder image
Wakefield Coroners Court wants to trace the family of Malcolm Donald Poole. (pic by National World)

Coroner’s officers are appealing for help in tracing any known relatives of the following people.

  • Simon Arandle, aged 58, from Wharncliffe Road, Wakefield, sadly died on September 15.
  • Ian Horsfield, aged 49, from Kingston Terrace, Woodhouse, Leeds, sadly died on September 8.
  • Ryszard Andrze Zielniewski, aged 62, from Fourth Avenue, Rothwell, Leeds, sadly died on September 11.
  • Elaine Sims, aged 54, from Leysholme Crescent, Leeds, sadly died on September 14.

Anyone with any information should contact Wakefield Coroner’s Office on 01924 302180.

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