Former England player Voyce's car found in deep water, inquest hears

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FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Saracens v Gloucester Rugby Aviva Premiership Semi Final - Vicarage Road - 10/11 - 15/5/11   Tom Voyce - Gloucester Rugby   Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Paul Harding/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Saracens v Gloucester Rugby Aviva Premiership Semi Final - Vicarage Road - 10/11 - 15/5/11 Tom Voyce - Gloucester Rugby Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Paul Harding/File Photo

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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.

Voyce, who played for clubs including Bath, Wasps and Gloucester and won nine international caps, was reported missing on Dec. 8.

The 43-year-old's body was found by Northumbria police four days later.

The inquest hearing will conclude on April 1. REUTERS

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