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Missing Megan Roberts: Mother says 'no-one to blame' | Missing Megan Roberts: Mother says 'no-one to blame' |
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The mother of a missing student has said the disappearance of her daughter appears to be the result of "a tragic run of events with no-one to blame". | |
Megan Roberts, 20, from Wetherby, West Yorkshire, was last seen after a night out with friends in York on 23 January. | |
North Yorkshire Police says it is likely Miss Roberts entered the River Ouse while "affected by alcohol". | |
Jackie Roberts said she remained "hopeful" until it was certain her daughter had ended up in the river. | Jackie Roberts said she remained "hopeful" until it was certain her daughter had ended up in the river. |
"We've been given as much information as the police can give us and all evidence does point towards this being a tragic run of events with no-one to blame," Mrs Roberts said in a message on Facebook. | |
'Beautiful daughter' | 'Beautiful daughter' |
The student, who is studying at York St John University, was reported missing by her mother on 27 January after a friend raised concerns that she had not been seen since the previous Thursday. | The student, who is studying at York St John University, was reported missing by her mother on 27 January after a friend raised concerns that she had not been seen since the previous Thursday. |
Miss Roberts was seen on CCTV at 02:20 GMT with a group of people near Lendal Bridge, which crosses the River Ouse. | Miss Roberts was seen on CCTV at 02:20 GMT with a group of people near Lendal Bridge, which crosses the River Ouse. |
Searches of the river and its banks have been taking place since Tuesday. Police have also used specialist sonar equipment to try and locate the student. | Searches of the river and its banks have been taking place since Tuesday. Police have also used specialist sonar equipment to try and locate the student. |
Mrs Roberts said: "Until we know for certain, we all have hope, but whatever the outcome, we are all carrying Megan in our hearts. | Mrs Roberts said: "Until we know for certain, we all have hope, but whatever the outcome, we are all carrying Megan in our hearts. |
"This is a very difficult time and, as a family, we will always be thankful for everyone's love and support and caring thoughts for my beautiful daughter." | |
Anyone with information about Miss Roberts' disappearance is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. | Anyone with information about Miss Roberts' disappearance is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. |
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