Former England rugby participant Tom Voyce is lacking close to the city of Alnwick, Northumbria Police stated on Tuesday, with authorities fearing he could have died after they discovered his automotive in a river.
Police stated they acquired on Sunday that the 43-year-old had not returned dwelling after a night with mates.
A pressure spokesperson stated: “At the moment, it’s suspected Tom has tried to cross Abberwick Ford in his automotive, which has then been pulled together with the present of the river.
“Officers have since recovered his automotive, however sadly Tom is but to be discovered.
“It’s believed in his makes an attempt to flee he has been swept away and tragically died.”
Cornwall-born Voyce started his skilled profession at Tub however loved his most profitable years at Wasps, then primarily based in London.
A prolific tryscorer from wing or fullback, Voyce was a part of the all-conquering Wasps group that did the Premiership and European Cup double in 2004 and Voyce helped them win each titles a second time however missed their third European ultimate victory via harm.
He received 9 England caps between 2001 and 2006 and retired from the sport in 2013.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, from Northumbria Police, stated: “That is an especially tragic incident, and our ideas are very a lot with Tom’s family members right now.
“Our officers proceed to assist his household and we’d ask that their privateness is revered.
“In depth enquiries have been ongoing since issues have been raised for Tom, together with deploying specialist groups to seek for him.”
Info from Reuters contributed to this report.