Former England rugby player Tom Voyce’s car was found in 7ft of water after it was swept away while he tried to drive across a ford during Storm Darragh, an inquest has heard. The 43-year-old former wing’s Toyota Hilux was found submerged in the River Aln,

Former England winger Tom Voyce's car was found under seven feet of water after he died by drowning during flooding from Storm Darragh last month, an inquest into his death has heard, British media reported on Wednesday.

Anna Voyce said her main focus was now on the couple's son Oscar in a tribute released on Friday. It came as police confirmed the 43-year-old's body had been formally identified.

The body of former England player rugby Tom Voyce was discovered four days after his car was found unoccupied in seven feet of water after he tried to cross a ford on the River Aln, an inquest has heard.

Former England rugby player Tom Voyce's car was found submerged in 7ft (2.1m) of water, an inquest has heard. It is thought the 43-year-old former wing's car was swept away while he tried to drive across a Northumbrian ford during Storm Darragh last month.

The coroner adjourned the inquest and the hearing will conclude on April 1. Mr Voyce won nine caps for England and played for Bath, Wasps and Gloucester before retiring in 2013. H