Former England rugby international missing and feared dead after Storm Darragh

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Former England rugby union international Tom Voyce is believed to have died after crossing a ford in his car during Storm Darragh, police have said.

The 43 year-old entered the River Aln near Alnwick in Northumberland in his car, Northumbria Police said. The force said officers received a report on Sunday morning that Mr Voyce, who played for clubs including Bath and London Wasps, had not returned home following an evening with friends. READ MORE: 'Do not drive into city centre' warning issued for this weekend as town braced for bumper 48 hours Northumbria Police said it is believed he attempted to cross Abberwick Ford in his car which has then been pulled along with the current of the river.

The car has since been recovered but officers did not find Mr Voyce and it is believed he was swept away while attempting to escape and has died.

Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, from Northumbria Police, said: “This is an extremely tragic incident, and our thoughts are very much with Tom’s loved ones at this time.