A football club has paid an emotional tribute to one of its "fun loving and kind" players who was tragically found in the River Usk in Newport. Gwent Police confirmed that the man who was found in the water was formally identified as 19-year-old Tom Moreton.
Police had previously appealed for information to find the teenager, describing him as around 5’ 10” tall, of slim build and he was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts and grey Nike trainers with a green tick.
There had been concern for his welfare after he was last seen in the early hours of Sunday morning near the Vibez nightclub in Newport city centre. Mr Moreton played for Croesyceiliog AFC, which has offered its support to anyone affected by his passing, whilst explaining what he meant to the club as a whole.
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It posted on Facebook: "This is for sure a post we never thought we would have to, or never wanted to make. It is with a heavy heart that we have to confirm our player who went missing over the weekend Tom Moreton, has been found and has sadly passed away. Tom was a fun loving and kind young man, he made all of us laugh with his humour and his quick comebacks. Tom was also a very talented player and he will forever be missed and loved by the players, management and committee members of Croesyceiliog AFC.
"Our support and love goes out to Tom’s family, friends, and every single person affected at this time. We are always here if anybody needs to talk. Rest easy, Tom. Forever 19." They also wrote that, in agreement with Mr Moreton's family, if anyone wishes to lay flowers at their home ground at Woodland Road in his memory, they would be welcome to do so. Police have said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
