Body Found In River Wear

Durham Police have confirmed they've found a body in the River Wear, near to where a missing student was last seen.

Published 23rd Jan 2015

Police divers searching the river Wear in Durham City have recovered a body believed to be that of missing student Euan Coulthard.

At around 9:15am police responded to a call from a member of the public saying they had seen a body in the river.

Specialist police divers began a search of the river, near to Framwellgate Bridge and the body was recovered.

A formal identification is yet to take place however Euan’s family have been informed of the developments.

A post mortem examination will take place later.

Euan was last seen leaving Loveshack nightclub in the Walkergate area of Durham City late on Wednesday 14th January.