Coroner Andrew Hetherington ruled the death was an accident and found that Mr Voyce had not taken his usual route home in the prevailing conditions that night. Mr Wood said they drank alcohol in the pub, but he observed no ill-effects in Mr Voyce that evening. Dr Bloxham said there were no signs of external or internal damage and that Mr Voyce was "a well-built, muscular man". She said Mr Voyce, who was not a regular, was "good conversation" and stood at the end of the bar in good spirits. The couple, who had a son, Oscar, moved to Northumberland where Mr Voyce set up a business, having previously worked in banking after he retired from rugby.

Source: The Times September 22, 2025 13:10 UTC