Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found more than a year after he went missing in US

The devastated family of former St Helens player Bryn Hargreaves, 36, have confirmed his body has been found in the US. Hargreaves had been living in the US for ten years when he vanished without trace in January last year, sparking a major search by police.

Today, (March 20) the brother of Bryn, Gareth Hargreaves, 39, said the former prop forward’s body had finally been found 14 months after he disappeared.Gareth said: “With incredible sadness I can confirm after 14 months we have finally found Bryn. We still do not know the cause of death or what actually happened on 3/1/22. Thanks to all those that have helped in the search. We would appreciate a little space and will keep you updated when we have any further information.”