A FAMILY is desperately searching for a brother who has not been heard from in 25 years.

The family is hoping to track down Peter James Miller, 61, whose last known address was in Little Lever.

His mum Ethel Charlotte Miller, is gravely ill in hospital in Somerset and the family is hoping to track down Peter as soon as possible.

Peter’s brother John told The Bolton News: “Pete was born in Brentwood in 1957 and moved with family to Somerset in October, 1967.

“Peter was in the Royal Artillery from 1981 until 1992, where he was stationed in Germany. After he left Somerset in December, 1992, he moved to Little Lever, near Bolton, but we have heard nothing from him since 1993.

“He was a keen darts player, so we are hoping that somebody will know of his whereabouts and help us make contact urgently.”

The emergency request, which has gone out on Facebook has been shared more than 4,000 times. To contact John email him at millershomegarden@btinternet.com