Body Recovered in Search for Missing Durham University Student

Euan Coulthard, a 19-year-old law student at Durham University, has been missing since January 14 after leaving the Love Shack night club. Following a week-long search involving hundreds of students and a joint operation between fire and police divers, a body was recovered from the River Wear in Durham. The discovery was made beneath Framwellgate Bridge, and a post-mortem is scheduled to take place later that day. Friends and classmates have described Euan as a popular student who was well-liked by his peers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Euan Coulthard, a 19-year-old law student, was last seen leaving the Love Shack night club on January 14 and has been missing since.
  • A joint operation between fire and police divers recovered a body from the River Wear in Durham, believed to be Euan's.
  • The discovery was made beneath Framwellgate Bridge, with a post-mortem scheduled to take place later that day.
  • Over 14,600 people have signed a petition calling for improved safety along the River Wear following Euan's disappearance.
  • Durham County Council has pledged a review of river safety, and students have called for gates at access points to the river.
  • Euan was a popular student who was planning to see Morrissey in concert later that year.
  • Friends and classmates have described Euan as a "nice bloke" and "a lovely lad."

Statistics:

  • 19: Euan Coulthard's age
  • 14: Date Euan was last seen leaving the Love Shack night club
  • 14,600: Number of people who have signed a petition for improved safety along the River Wear
  • 1: Number of week-long search for Euan Coulthard
  • 2: Number of years Euan was a law student at Durham University

Sources:

  • [Source: Guardian] - "Euan Coulthard: Body found in River Wear during search for missing Durham University student"
  • [Source: BBC News] - "Durham University student Euan Coulthard: Body found in River Wear"
  • [Source: Evening Chronicle] - "Euan Coulthard: Body recovered from River Wear in search for missing Durham University student"