A BODY found yesterday in Wiltshire has been formally identified as Michael Poulton.

The 60-year-old was reported missing on Saturday evening.

Officers issued a public appeal and located the body yesterday morning in woodland in the Yarnbrook area.

At this stage, this is being treated as a sudden, non-suspicious death and a report will now be prepared for the coroner.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Poulton’s family at this time who are being supported by specially trained officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101