The family of a plumber who died of asbestos-related cancer following suspected exposure at work are appealing for help to trace his colleagues.

Peter Muckle, from Rochester, was 74 when he died in February 2022 - just two months after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

His family, including partner Nova, are now appealing for information to help find out more about how he contracted the disease.

The condition is a type of cancer which develops in the lining on the outer surface of the lungs.

It can also affect the lining of the stomach, heart or testicles, and is usually linked to asbestos exposure.

More than 2,700 people are diagnosed with the illness each year in the UK, with most cases appearing in people over the age of 75.

Mr Muckle worked at Grosvenor House in London for more than 30 years.

His family are investigating if he could have come into contact with the cancer-causing mineral during his job as a plumber at the site between 1980 and 2013.

He was first sent to Grosvenor House after working for a company called Charisma.

He later became a direct employee at the hotel while working as a plumber and doing general maintenance in different parts of the building.

It is possible there was asbestos on the ducts, pipes and valves at the hotel, as well as some asbestos sheeting.

Mr Muckle’s family are using specialist personal injury law firm Leigh Day to represent them.

They are hoping people who worked on projects alongside him can come forward, and also those who can describe the use of asbestos materials at the hotel.

Partner at the firm, Daniel Easton, said: “Peter worked at Grosvenor House for many years, and it is possible that during this time he was exposed to asbestos which resulted in him contracting mesothelioma.

"If there are any former colleagues of Peter, or if anyone worked at Grosvenor House and remembers the presence of asbestos, the family would be grateful for any information received.”

Anyone with information is urged to email Deaston@leighday.co.uk or call 020 7650 1226.