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Police Investigate Death of 22-Year-Old Boxer Found in Somerset Waterway

Jack Ayres, described as a talented amateur boxer, was found drowned in a drainage ditch, with no signs of physical injury, as authorities seek public assistance in understanding the circumstances of his death.

  • Jack Ayres, 22, was discovered dead in a rhyne, a drainage ditch in Somerset, on March 3, less than 12 hours after he was last seen alive.
  • A post-mortem examination determined drowning as the preliminary cause of death, with no evidence of physical injuries, leading police to consider the death unexplained but likely non-suspicious.
  • Ayres was last seen walking along Sharpham Drove near Glastonbury at 2:30 a.m. on the day he went missing, wearing dark clothing.
  • Tributes have poured in from Ayres' family, friends, and boxing clubs, highlighting his talent, dedication, and kind character.
  • Police are appealing for dashcam footage, CCTV, or any information from the public to help clarify the events leading up to Ayres' death.
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