POLICE are no longer searching for a woman missing from Worsley after discovery of a body today off Higher Green Lane, Astley.

Kerry Bailey, aged 36, was last seen at her home on Wednesday.

Police say there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Detective Inspector Alan Clitherow, said: "We have spent several days making every effort to find Kerry safe and well, sadly a body has been found today and although we await formal identification we do believe it is her.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this deeply upsetting time."