POLICE are investigating the death of a soldier found dead in a river – after he “mistakenly” got into a car and was “assaulted” by the driver.
The body of Charlie Saywell, 25, was recovered from the River Medway near Chatham, Kent, on Tuesday morning.
Police are appealing for information after soldier Charlie Saywell was found dead in the River Medway, near Chatham, Kent, following a night out with friendsKent Police
A GoFundMe has been set up by Charlie’s pal Joe (L) to help raise money for funeral costsGofundme
On Monday evening, Charlie went out with friends before taking a taxi to his home in Brompton.
But officers believe instead of heading home immediately, he went for a walk into Chatham town centre between 12.10am and 2.40am.
Kent Police said the 25-year-old may have “mistakenly” got into an unidentified car.
It is inside that car where he was reportedly “assaulted by the driver and suffered facial injuries”, police added.
Detective Sergeant Karen Caulfield added: “While we do not have specific information about where Charlie went between 12.10am and 2.40am, he had a phone conversation before his death which indicated he may have suffered an assault in the town during that period.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen Charlie walking in the Gillingham and Chatham areas during these times.
“We are particularly keen to hear from anybody who saw him in a fast-food outlet or involved in an altercation in or near to a car.”
Charlie’s mum, Victoria Brown, also pleaded for those who may have seen Charlie or can offer any information “however small” to contact Kent Police.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Kent Police appeal line on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/36226/24.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Charlie’s pal Joe to help raise money for funeral costs, click here to donate.
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