Tom Voyce’s spouse, Anna, has stated she is “devastated” following the loss of life of the previous England rugby participant in Northumberland final weekend.
Northumbria Police confirmed on Thursday {that a} physique had been discovered close to Abberwick Mill as a part of the seek for Voyce, who was reported lacking final weekend after he didn’t return from a night with buddies.
The BBC reported on Friday that the physique has been confirmed as that of the lacking 43-year-old.
In a press release revealed by way of the police, Anna Voyce stated: “My foremost focus now could be our son Oscar having carried out what he requested, ‘discover Daddy’.
“All of Tom’s household have been concerned within the search. I shall be eternally grateful to my brothers Hugh and Jamie, Aidan Philipson and Garry Whitfield for coordinating the search occasion working alongside the police groups.
“Tom could be blown away by the quantity of folks that have been on the market serving to. We now have all been overwhelmed by the help of buddies, many travelling from far afield to assist with the search.
“We’re simply so fortunate to reside in such a particular group that pulled collectively to seek out Tom.”
Cornwall-born Voyce started his skilled profession at Bathtub however loved his most profitable years at Wasps, then based mostly in London.
A prolific strive scorer 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 he helped them win each titles a second time however missed their third European remaining victory on account of harm.
Voyce received 9 England caps between 2001 and 2006 and retired from the sport in 2013.
