Tragic.

Former England international Tom Voyce is believed to have died after going into a river in his car in Northumberland.

Northumbria Police said officers received a report on Sunday morning that Voyce, who played for Bath, Gloucester, and London Wasps, had not returned home after an evening with friends on Saturday.

Voyce earned nine caps for England, scoring three tries for his country, and played over 220 games in the Premiership before retiring in 2013.

The 43-year-old reportedly attempted to cross Abberwick Ford in his car, which was then pulled along with the current of the River Aln, about 3 miles (5km) from Alnwick.

Police have since recovered the car, but officers have not found Voyce.

Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, from 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.”