Police are trying to find the widow of a man found dead in his Eastbourne home.

The body of Derek Carter, 46, originally from Darlington, was discovered at his house in Seaside on Saturday September 28.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

Coroner's officers, based in Hailsham, are trying trace Mr Carter's next of kin.

Close friends of Mr Carter told police he had an estranged wife believed to be living in the Eastbourne area.

Efforts to trace her have failed.

She is asked to contact the coroner's office on 0845 6070999.