Mother of Megan Roberts calls for improved river safety

The mother of Megan Roberts, the York student who died when she fell into the river after a night out, is calling for new measures to be put in place to prevent further tragedies in the city.

Jackie Roberts, from Wetherby, faced an agonising five week wait after Megan's disappearance before her body was found in the River Ouse.

Next week authorities will meet to discuss river safety in light of the tragedy. It comes as the search continues for 22 year old Ben Clarkson, who also disappeared in York this month.

Speaking publicly about Megan's death for the first time, Mrs Roberts told Christine Talbot about the devastating loss her family had suffered:

Jackie Roberts, the mother of York student, Megan, who died after a night out with friends in the city has been reflecting on her daughter.

For Jackie, she will always have her memories Megan close to her heart:

You can see Jackie's full interview on ITV Calendar at 6pm.

The mother of Megan Roberts, the York student who died when she fell into the river after a night out, has spoken exclusively to ITV Calendar as she calls for new protective measures to be put in place along the riverside in the city.

For Jackie Roberts, hearing of the discovery of Megan's body brought up mixed feelings:

You can see Jackie's full interview on ITV Calendar at 6pm.

The mother of student, Megan Roberts, who died after falling into the River Ouse after a night out with friends in York has spoken exclusively to ITV Calendar.

Jackie says she will miss their bond as friends, not just as mother and daughter:

You can see Jackie's full interview on Calendar tonight at 6pm.