Relatives of man, 50, who died in Wolverhampton found abroad after appeal

The family of a fifty-year-old man who died in Wolverhampton prompting an appeal have been found in Latvia.

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Janis Briedis, who was originally from Latvia, lived in the Heath Town area of Wolverhampton until he passed away recently.

Janis Briedis died in Wolverhampton.
Janis Briedis died in Wolverhampton.

Following a public appeal to track down his relatives so that he can be laid to rest, Wolverhampton Council said staff had now been contacted by a member of his family after the information was circulated online by the Express & Star.

The appeal was made by the council's protection and funerals office.