Tom Voyce, former England rugby player, presumed dead after car swept away

Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said

The former England rugby union international Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said.

The force said officers received a report on Sunday morning that Voyce, who played for clubs including Bath and Wasps, had not returned home following an evening with friends. Northumbria police said it is believed he attempted to cross Abberwick Ford in his car, which was then pulled along with the current of the river. The car has since been recovered but officers did not find Voyce and it is believed he was swept away while attempting to escape and has died.