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Body found in search for missing Nelson rugby player

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 10:35, Thursday October 17th, 2019.

Brooke Morris played rugby for Nelson RFC Belles

A body has been found in the search for a missing Nelson rugby player.

Brooke Morris, 22, was last seen at around 2.30am on Saturday, October 12 after a night out in Merthyr Tydfil.

Ms Morris received a lift home to Trelewis, near Nelson, before her disappearance.

In a statement, South Wales Police said: “Officers investigating the disappearance of 22 year-old Brooke Morris have located the body of a woman in the River Taff near Trelewis.

“Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Brooke’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.”

South Wales Police

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