Body of soldier, 25, found in river after he 'got into car by mistake & was assaulted by driver' as cops launch probe | 1815605 | 2024-03-16 06:08:01
The body of Charlie Saywell, 25, was recovered from the River Medway near Chatham,
POLICE are investigating the demise of a soldier found lifeless in a river – after he "mistakenly" obtained into a automotive and was "assaulted" by the driving force.
The body of Charlie Saywell, 25, was recovered from the River Medway near Chatham, Kent, on March 5.
Charlie was out with buddies earlier than taking a taxi to his house in Brompton on the night of Monday, March 4.
But officers consider as an alternative of heading residence instantly, the serviceman went for a walk into Chatham city centre between 12.10am and a couple of.40am.
Officers understand Charlie walked previous Primark on Chatham Excessive Road& before he visited a fast-food outlet.
Charlie was final seen sporting a dark navy coloured brief sleeved t-shirt, khaki colored cargo trousers and white trainers.
Kent Police stated the 25-year-old might have then "mistakenly" obtained into an unidentified automotive.
It is inside that automotive the place he was reportedly "assaulted by the driving force and suffered facial accidents", police added.
His physique was recovered from the River Medway, near Major Gate Street at 10.46am on March 5.
Charlie's demise isn't presently being handled as suspicious, Kent Police stated.
Detective Sergeant Karen Caulfield added: "Whereas we would not have specific details about where Charlie went between 12.10am and a couple of.40am, he had a telephone dialog before his dying which indicated he might have suffered an assault in the town throughout that interval.
"We're interesting to anybody who might have seen Charlie walking in the Gillingham and Chatham areas throughout these occasions.
"We are notably keen to hear from anybody who noticed him in a fast-food outlet or concerned in an altercation in or close to to a automotive."
Charlie's mum, Victoria Brown, additionally pleaded for many who might have seen Charlie or can supply any info "nevertheless small" to contact Kent Police.
Anyone with info is requested to name the Kent Police attraction line on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/36226/24.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Charlie's pal Joe to assist increase money for funeral prices, click here to donate.
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