THE formal identification of a man’s body which was found in north-east Suffolk is expected to take place next week.

Vincent Ward, 47, disappeared on Thursday.

His wife contacted police and officers searched marshes in Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft.

A man’s body was found on Friday.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said today that formal identification is expected to take place on Monday afternoon.

Mr Vincent’s wife continues to receive police family support assistance.