UPDATE - Appeal to trace missing pensioner in Warrington

Officers searching for a missing pensioner in Warrington have sadly located a body.

Carole Potts was reported missing by her family at 10.30pm on Monday 18 November.

Sadly, a body was located earlier today, Tuesday 19 November, near to the westbound slip road of junction 9 of the M62.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but it is believed to be that of Carole. Her next of kin have been informed.

The death is not believed to be suspicious and a case file will be prepared for the coroner.

As a result of the incident the westbound slip road the M62 at junction 9 is currently closed.