‘Heartbroken’ by death of former rugby star’s wife
“We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken, we can’t even explain how we feel”, his wife has said following the death of former England rugby star Tom Voyes.
A body found in a flooded area of Northumberland during Storm Darragh has been confirmed as that of a missing 43-year-old man.
The former England international was reported missing on Sunday and police believe he tried to cross Aberwick Ford near the village of Bolton in a vehicle, but was later swept away by strong water. Got caught.
Anna Voyce paid tribute to her husband and said: “My main focus now is on our son Oscar who said, ‘Find daddy’.”
Northumbria Police confirmed on Thursday that its marine unit had found a body near Aberwick Mill following a massive search.
“Tom would be amazed at the number of people there helping out,” Mrs Voyce said.
“We have been overwhelmed by the support from all friends, with many coming from far and wide to help in the search.
“We are so fortunate to live in such a special community that came together to find Tom.”
