BODY IN RIVER IDENTIFIED AS MISSING 22-YEAR-OLD:
THE rugby world has issued touching tributes following the death of 22-yearold Brooke Morris.
A number of rugby clubs and the Welsh Rugby Union have shared their condolences after police confirmed her body was found in the River Taff.
Ms Morris was last seen at around 2.30am on Saturday after being given a lift home from a night out in Merthyr Tydfil.
Yesterday, South Wales Police confirmed that the body of a 22-year-old woman found on Wednesday had formally been identified as that of Ms Morris.
After the confirmation, a number of tributes were shared on social media.
The Welsh Rugby Union said their “deepest sympathies” go to Ms Morris’ family and friends.
Ms Morris’ rugby club, Nelson RFC, re-shared the message on their Twitter page.
Dragons Rugby tweeted to say they are “deeply saddened by the news”.
A number of other rugby clubs and players shared messages.
The coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out to determine the cause of Ms Morris’ death.
South Wales Police officers are continuing to provide support to the family.
On Tuesday, South Wales Police superintendent Ceri Hughes said that her family had been left “devastated” by her disappearance.
The body was found in a stretch of the River Taff on Wednesday afternoon.
Police believe Ms Morris did not enter her home in Bontnewydd Terrace, Trelewis, on Saturday after she was dropped off by friends in the early hours of the morning.
Using CCTV and descriptions from witnesses, they believe Ms Morris was last seen heading towards a bridge that leads to Treharris.
Officers thanked the local community for their help in the search.
■ Anybody affected by what has been a traumatic event for the community is reminded of the help available to them from Samaritans which can be contacted for free on 116 123.