Body found in search for missing teacher Vincent Le Goascoz
Police have confirmed that a body has been found following a search for a man who went missing in Bristol over the weekend. Vincent Le Goascoz, 35, was last seen on Redcliff Street at about 1.30am on Saturday, December 2. The body was found by police divers this morning (December 6) at Redcliff Quay, Bristol, and while formal identification has not taken place, officers believe it to be Vincent.
At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “Vincent’s family has been informed and we’re offering them support. Our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.
We’d like to thank the public for their help sharing our appeal to find Vincent and for contacting us with information.” UPDATE: School’s heartbreaking tribute to ‘remarkable’ teacher after body found[1] Mr Le Goascoz worked as a secondary school teacher at Katharine Lady Berkeley School in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, until last year.
The headteacher of the school, Hannah Khan, wrote a letter to parents and carers earlier this week about his disappearance, saying: “The police have been carrying out extensive searches over the weekend, joined by his friends, family, current colleagues, and former KLB colleagues. “At this time, our thoughts are with Vincent, his friends and family during this uncertain time. I am sharing this information with you as it will have an impact on our school community.
Social media is being used effectively to raise awareness. “As a result, many students have read about Vincent’s disappearance. Understandably, this is very distressing for them, as it is for many of our staff who know Vincent as a colleague as well as a friend.
“In assembly this morning, I talked to all students about the importance of supporting each other at times of uncertainty; showing kindness and empathy for one another and seeking support for themselves as well as raising concerns if they are worried about anyone else.
Our pastoral team is available to provide support to any students who may need it.”
References
- ^ School’s heartbreaking tribute to ‘remarkable’ teacher after body found (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Police cordon off area of Bristol city centre (www.bristolpost.co.uk)