POLICE searching for a missing man from Radcliffe have found a body.

Shortly after 10.30am this morning, the body of a man was found near Hollins Lane, Unsworth.

Although formal identification is still to take place, it is believed to be the body of 37-year-old Lee Heywood who was reported missing earlier this morning.

He was last seen in Dumers Chase, Radcliffe, at 2am.

Police say there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.