Police have taken two men into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Liam Potts, a 22-year-old soldier. Mr. Potts was found in the River Tyne, an event that has been described by authorities as mysterious due to the circumstances surrounding his final movements.

According to reports, the death occurred only minutes after a separate incident in which a car struck pedestrians nearby. Investigators are currently working to determine if there is a direct link between the vehicle collision and the soldier’s entry into the water. While police have confirmed the arrests, they have not yet released the identities of the suspects or specific details regarding the charges they may face. The investigation remains in its early stages as forensic teams and detectives piece together the timeline of events. Officials have appealed to the public for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the crash or the subsequent discovery of the soldier to come forward with information.