Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said
Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianThe former England rugby union international .
Northumbria police said the heavy rain brought by Storm Darragh played a part in raising the level of the River Aln over the weekend. The force has deployed specialist officers from its marine section alongside the National Police Air Service, drones and dog handlers in the search for Voyce, while volunteers from the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue have also been looking, joined by members of Voyce’s family and friends.
Those who have been carrying out the searches have been doing so in a coordinated manner and are either trained or know the local area and terrain well. Members of the public are asked not to attend the scene to conduct their own searches. Voyce, a wing or full-back, won nine caps for England during his career and spent six years at Wasps from 2003 to 2009, where he helped them win European and domestic titles, moving there fromand then leaving to join Gloucester in 2009. He made a total of 220 Premiership appearances before retiring in May 2013.
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