The body of a woman has been found near the M62 motorway following a desperate search.
Carole Potts was reported as missing by her family at around 10.30pm last night (Monday, November 18). The 82-year-old vanished from her home in Warrington.
Police issued an appeal for help to trace her last night, stating that she may be 'confused'. Tragically, the force confirmed this morning that a body had been found in the search for Carole.
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The body was found earlier today near to the westbound slip road of junction nine of the M62. Formal identification has not yet taken place, Cheshire Police said, but it is believed to be that of Carole and her family have been informed.
Her death is not believed to be suspicious. In a statement, Cheshire Police said: "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."
The slip road on the motorway has since been reopened.
