Police appeal for help finding relatives of deceased West Hallam man

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public to locate immediate relatives of a man who died in West Hallam.

The body of Ross Monks was found at his home in Bagot Street on 14th September. He died of natural causes and there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Since September, Erewash-based officers have been attempting to locate immediate blood relatives of Mr. Monks but have so far not been successful. A number of more distant relatives have been located but are still keen to try and locate more immediate relations. 

If you are a relative of Mr. Monks, or know anyone who is, please contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, including reference 24*550616:  

• Website – There are reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.