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| Missing Durham student: Body thought to be Euan Coulthard | Missing Durham student: Body thought to be Euan Coulthard |
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| A body found in the River Wear is believed to be that of missing Durham University student Euan Coulthard. | A body found in the River Wear is believed to be that of missing Durham University student Euan Coulthard. |
| The law student, 19, from Bottesford in Leicestershire, was last seen in the city centre just after midnight on 14 January after leaving a nightclub. | The law student, 19, from Bottesford in Leicestershire, was last seen in the city centre just after midnight on 14 January after leaving a nightclub. |
| Specialist divers searched the river close to Framwellgate Bridge following sightings of a body in the water. | Specialist divers searched the river close to Framwellgate Bridge following sightings of a body in the water. |
| Formal identification is yet to take place but Mr Coulthard's family have been informed, Durham Police said. | Formal identification is yet to take place but Mr Coulthard's family have been informed, Durham Police said. |
| A post-mortem examination will take place later. | A post-mortem examination will take place later. |
| Professor Simon Hackett, principal of St Mary's College at the university, described Mr Coulthard as "an extremely popular student with a warm character and a great sense of humour". | |
| He said: "Euan was a genuine friend to many. This was evident from the sheer number of students who helped with the police search. | |
| "He held a scholarship from the Squire Sanders Sutton Trust and as well as being a very bright and diligent student, he was passionate about sport; he played football for the college and took a keen interest in cricket. | |
| "Euan fully embraced university life and was a valued member of St Mary's community." | |
| The Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove, Dean of Durham, said: "We are very sorry to hear that a body has been recovered from the River Wear. | |
| "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Euan Coulthard during this difficult time as we await further news." |