A BODY found in Orrell on Wednesday has been confirmed as that of missing person Gail Smith.

Ms Smith, 38, of Newton Road, Billinge, was reported missing from her home last Sunday.

Shortly after 12.30pm yesterday, police in Wigan were called to Orrell Road in Orrell, following a report that a body had been found.

The body has now been formally identified as Gail Smith and her family has been informed.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death and the case has been passed to the coroner.