Search for family launched after 44-year-old is found dead in his Sunderland home

An appeal has been launched to try and find the relations of a 44-year-old man who died at his Sunderland home.

By Fiona Thompson

Published 16th Apr 2021, 17:39 BST

Updated 19th Apr 2021, 10:09 BST

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Jonathan Vaux was found at his address in Roker Avenue on Wednesday, April 14, with the authorities so far unable to trace his family.

Following an initial appeal, Sunderland Coroner’s Office has established he was originally from Bishop Auckland, had been married twice and was a dad.

Anyone with information is asked to contact coroner’s officer Jessica Lee on (0191) 561 7844 or email her via [email protected].

Sunderland Coroner's Office is based at the city's civic centre.

Sunderland Coroner's Office is based at the city's civic centre.

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