EX-ENGLAND rugby star Tom Voyce is feared dead after his car went into a river during Storm Darragh.
Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car on Sunday.
GettyTom Voyce in a publicity photo for Gloucester in 2011[/caption]
Tom Voyce in action for England
GettyVoyce in action for London Welsh against Newport Gwent Dragons at the Kassam Stadium on February 3, 2013[/caption]
Cops were alerted after the ex-wing did not return home following an evening with friends on Saturday.
He is believed to have attempted to cross Abberwick Ford in his car, which has then been pulled along with the current of the river, police say.
The car has since been recovered, but police did not find Mr Voyce.
He is believed to have been swept away while attempting to escape and died.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an extremely tragic incident, and our thoughts are very much with Tom’s loved ones at this time.
“Our officers continue to support his family and we would ask that their privacy is respected.
“Extensive inquiries have been ongoing since concerns were raised for Tom, including deploying specialist teams to search for him.”
The former wing won nine caps for England and played for Bath, London Wasps and Gloucester during a successful career.
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