Dorset next of kin appeal for Keld William Buckeridge

Coroner's court next of kin appeal. <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Coroner's court next of kin appeal. (Image: NQ)
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A SEARCH is underway to find the relatives of a man who died in Blandford.

The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who was of no fixed abode.

Keld William Buckeridge, who was 58 years old, died in Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford on August 26, 2026.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation is needed into his death.

Coroner's Officer Lucy Manuel said: “We are not treating the death as suspicious, however we have not been able to locate his next of kin.

“If any member of the public has any knowledge of his family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 123900.”

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