Body of soldier, 25, found in river after he ‘accidentally got into car and was attacked by driver’ as police launch investigation – The Sun

Police are appealing for information after a soldier was found dead in a river after a night out with friends.

The body of Charlie Saywell, 25, was recovered from the River Medway near Chatham. Knowson Tuesday morning.

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On Monday evening, Charlie went out with friends before catching a taxi to his home in Brompton.

But officers believe that instead of going home immediately, he took a walk into Chatham town center between 12.10am and 2.40am.

Kent Police said the 25-year-old may have ‘accidentally’ entered an unknown car.

It is in that car where he was allegedly “attacked by the driver and suffered facial injuries,” police added.

Detective Sergeant Karen Caulfield added: “Although we have no specific information about where Charlie went between 12.10am and 2.40am, he had a telephone conversation before his death which indicated he may have been the victim of an attack in the city.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen Charlie walking in the Gillingham and Chatham areas during these times.

“We would especially like to hear from anyone who may have seen him at a fast food restaurant or involved in an altercation in or near a car.”

Charlie’s mother, Victoria Brown, also pleaded with those who have seen Charlie or can offer any information “no matter how small” to contact Kent Police.

Charlie’s friend Joe has set up a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral costs. click here to donate.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Kent Police call line on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/36226/24.