Dear News Editors,

Please find below an appeal issued on behalf of the Coroner.

Kind regards,

Katie Clark Media and Communications Officer Corporate Communications and Engagement Department

The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who died in Gillingham.

Deividas Gubanovas, who was 45 years old, died at an address in Oake Woods on Monday 10 October 2026.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation is needed into his death.

Coroner’s Officer Lucy Manuel said: “We are not treating the death as suspicious, however we have not been able to locate his next of kin.

“If any member of the public has any knowledge of his family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 123900.”

Source: Dorset Police news release.