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Soldier Found Deceased in River Tyne Search
19 Aug
Summary
- A body was found in the River Tyne near Wylam Bridge.
- The missing soldier was last seen heading towards Wylam.
- Two men were arrested in connection with a bridge collision.
The search for missing soldier Liam Potts, 22, tragically concluded with the discovery of a body in the River Tyne. Potts, who served with the Coldstream Guards, was last seen heading towards Wylam in Northumberland from Wylam Bridge around 12:20 AM on Saturday, August 15th. Extensive searches were conducted by police and partners.
The body was found yesterday in the River Tyne, close to Wylam Bridge. While formal identification is pending, Liam's next of kin have been informed and are receiving support. Police stated they do not believe any third-party involvement is present and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Earlier in the investigation, two men, aged 22 and 23, were arrested in connection with a reported collision on Wylam Bridge before Liam's last known sighting. They remain on police bail. Liam Potts was on the bridge at the time of the collision but was not an occupant of the vehicle, and there were no reports of him being injured in that incident.
