Body of Former England Rugby Star Tom Voyce Found After Storm Darragh Tragedy

The 43-year-old was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river in Northumberland; formal identification is pending.

Tom Voyce, a former England rugby player and Premiership champion, went missing on Saturday after trying to drive across a flooded ford in the River Aln during Storm Darragh.
Specialist police divers recovered a body near Abberwick Mill on Thursday, 500 meters downstream from where his car was found; formal identification is yet to be completed.
Police believe Voyce was swept away by the strong river current while attempting to escape his vehicle, with no evidence of third-party involvement.
A major search operation involving police, drones, helicopters, mountain rescue teams, and Voyce’s family and friends was conducted under challenging conditions.
The rugby community, including former teammates and England Rugby, has expressed profound sadness and support for Voyce’s family during this tragic time.