When was Connor Calleja last seen in Lincoln?

Connor Calleja was last seen in the early morning of Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Where was the body of Connor Calleja found?

A body believed to be Connor Calleja was found in the Foss bank body of water near Lincoln's Brayford Pool.

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University Student's Body Found After Disappearance

Q: Are there suspicious circumstances in Connor Calleja's death?

According to authorities, there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances related to Connor Calleja's death.

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Summary

Body found in Foss bank body of water near Lincoln's Brayford Pool.
Connor Calleja, 20, last seen early Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.
Authorities do not suspect foul play in the student's death.

University Student's Body Found After Disappearance

Authorities announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, that a body was found during the search for Connor Calleja, a 20-year-old University of Lincoln student. The discovery was made in the Foss bank body of water, located near Lincoln's Brayford Pool. Police are continuing formal identification procedures but believe the body to be that of Calleja.

Calleja was last seen in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Initial sightings placed him on University Bridge before a later sighting near Court 1 on the university campus. His family has been notified and is receiving support from specially trained officers. The police have stated that there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance or death.

The University of Lincoln expressed its deep sadness and offered condolences to Calleja's family and friends. Counseling services are available on campus for students and staff. The university community is reportedly shocked by the tragic news.