POLICE have launched an appeal to find the next of kin for a Widnes woman who has sadly died.

Elizabieta Zajac passed away while a patient at Whiston Hospital.

The 51-year-old died on Friday, and Merseyside Police is appealing for anyone with any information about her next of kin to come forward.

A spokesman said: “We are appealing for help in tracing the next of kin of a 51-year-old woman who has passed away.

“Elizabieta Zajac, who was from the Widnes area, sadly died at Whiston Hospital on Friday, March 1.

“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.”

Anyone who has any information about Miss Zajac's next of kin is asked to call 0151 934 2738 or email coronerreferrals@sefton.gov.uk