A body has been found in the search for former England rugby union international Tom Voyce, who is believed to have been swept away in a flood caused by Storm Darragh.

Voyce, 43, was inside a car on Sunday when he was dragged into the River Aln, near Alnwick in Northumberland.

A statement from Northumbria Police read: "A body has today sadly been found in the search for Tom Voyce.

"Concerns were raised for the former England rugby international on Sunday, after he had not returned home from being out with friends the previous evening.

"It is believed the 43-year-old had gone into the River Aln near Alnwick - after attempting to cross Abberwick Ford in his car.

"Extensive searches were subsequently carried out with a range of partners. Tom's family and friends were also involved in the search.

"Specialist officers from our Marine Unit made the sad find in the river near Abberwick Mill. Formal identification is yet to take place but Tom's next of kin have been notified and are currently being supported by officers.

"This is an extremely sad development and our thoughts very much continue to be with Tom's loved ones. We continue to ask that people respect the family's privacy at this time."

Northumbria plice added: "Officers do not believe there to be any third-party involvement and a report will be prepared for the coroner."

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