Christopher Simmons (Image: Archant)
The body found in woodland in Redbridge has been formally identified as missing man Christopher Simmons.
Police discovered the 50-year-old’s body near Roding Lane South on Friday.
Mr Simmons had been missing since last Tuesday, when he left his home in the road to go for a walk.
His family have been informed.
A spokesman for Redbridge police said officers are not treating the death as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing.
A post-mortem examination is yet to have taken place.
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