Specialist officers trying to find lacking former England rugby participant Tom Voyce have discovered a physique near the place he was swept away whereas attempting to drive throughout a flood-swollen river, police have mentioned.
Issues have been raised for the 43-year-old ex-wing on Sunday after he did not return residence after being out with buddies on Saturday.
His Toyota Hilux was recovered downstream from Abberwick Ford on the River Aln exterior Alnwick, Northumberland, and police suspected he was swept away whereas attempting to flee the car.
The river degree was notably excessive on the weekend when Storm Darragh lashed the UK.
Voyce gained 9 caps for England throughout his rugby profession
A significant search operation was launched involving Northumbria Police, drones, the police helicopter, coastguard officers and the North of Tyne and Northumberland Nationwide Park Mountain Rescue Groups. Household and buddies of the much-loved former rugby participant additionally joined the search.
Northumbria Police mentioned they confronted “very challenging conditions, not least due to the river flow and the level being significantly heightened after the exceptionally heavy rain experienced over the weekend”.
On Thursday, specialist officers from Northumbria Police’s Marine Unit made the unhappy discover within the river close to Abberwick Mill.
The power mentioned formal identification was but to happen however Voyce’s subsequent of kin have been notified and have been being supported by specialist officers.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, of Northumbria Police, mentioned: “This is an extremely sad development and our thoughts very much continue to be with Tom’s loved ones.
“I want to thank all of our officers, companions and volunteers for his or her help all through the searches which have been performed in very difficult circumstances.
“We would continue to ask that people respect the family’s privacy at this time.”
Officers don’t consider there to be any third-party involvement and a report might be ready for the coroner.
The world of rugby expressed its shock and disappointment when he went lacking, together with messages from World Cup winners Matt Dawson and Lawrence Dallaglio, who misplaced his sister within the Marchioness catastrophe within the Thames in 1989.
Voyce gained 9 caps for England throughout his profession and spent six years at Wasps, from 2003 to 2009, the place he helped them win European and home titles, transferring there from Bathtub after which leaving to affix Gloucester in 2009.
He made 220 Premiership appearances earlier than retiring in Could 2013.
It was understood Voyce, who was raised in Cornwall, relocated to Northumberland just lately after residing in London.
