Police confirm body found in York river is Megan Roberts

The inquest into the death of York student Megan Roberts will be opened and adjourned on the afternoon of March 4.

The opening will take place at the Folk Hall, in New Earswick, York.

Professor David Fleming, Vice Chancellor of York St John University, said: “It is with great sadness that the University has learned of the death of Megan Roberts, a second year Fine Arts student.

“Since Megan was reported missing the University has been working closely with police and providing support for Megan’s fellow students and members of staff.

“Megan was a bright enthusiastic student, with a love of painting. She showed dedication to her studies and was popular with her fellow students as well as by all staff who met her and had the pleasure of working with her.

"She shared an area of the Art studios with a group of close friends who shared many of her interests in art and life, often mixing the two while working together on their creative projects in the evening.

"She will be sorely missed by all within the Fine Arts team and across the wider University community.

“Our thoughts are with Megan’s family and many friends at this very difficult time.”

North Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the River Ouse five miles outside York is that of missing student Megan Roberts.

The 20 year old disappeared during a night out drinking with friends in the city in January. Today Megan's family described her as 'intelligent talented and beautiful'. Michael Billington reports

Megan Roberts' father, Jason Roberts, has paid tribute to his daughter.

This comes after North Yorkshire Police identified a body found in the River Ouse as the student who has been missing since Thursday 23 January.

The family of Megan Roberts are getting support from specially trained police officers. A body found in the River Ouse was identified as the missing student earlier today.

Inspector Jo Brooksbank, from North Yorkshire Police, said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with Megan's family at this extremely difficult and very sad time."

Megan Roberts' mother, Jackie, has paid tribute to her daughter. She said she was an "intelligent, talented and beautiful person". This comes after North Yorkshire Police identified a body found in the River Ouse as the missing student.

Jackie Roberts said: “We would like to thank the police, fire service, and the public that have been involved in the search for Megan. We would also like to thank everyone who has offered support and comfort during this painful time.

“Megan was an intelligent, talented and beautiful person whose kindness and sense of humour will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.”

Megan Roberts went missing on Thursday 23 January.

A body found in the River Ouse on Sunday has been identified as that of missing York student Megan Roberts, police have confirmed.

Roberts' parents have now been informed, and released statements through North Yorkshire Police website paying tribute to their daughter.

Her mother, Jackie Roberts, thanked the public and emergency services for their support in the search for Megan.

"Megan was an intelligent, talented and beautiful person whose kindness and sense of humour will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her," she added.

Jason Roberts, Megan's father, added: "Megan was a wonderful, kind and loving daughter who will be missed by many."

Police have confirmed the body found in the River Ouse in York is missing student Megan Roberts.

The spot at Acaster Malbis near York where a woman's body was found by a walker yesterday afternoon. It is feared it could be that of the missing York student Megan Roberts who disappeared in January. Her family have been told of the discovery by North Yorkshire Police.