Superintendent Phil Cain today gave a statement detailing her last known movements. Megan was last seen over a week ago.
Mr. Cain said: “The strongest and most probable line of inquiry being pursued by police is that Megan, affected by alcohol, has entered the river.” He also made it clear that there was no evidence of ‘foul play.’
Continuing the statement, Mr. Cain said: “On balance, this presents a group of young friends on a night out that is likely to have ended in tragedy.”
CCTV showing Megan and her friends running down a street, see’s Megan being separated from her group.
However, Mr. Cain didn’t rule out that Megan was still alive, saying: “CCTV evidence does not show Megan running back up the same street with the others to rejoin the main group.
“The possibility still exists that Megan is elsewhere safe and well but, realistically, given the passage of time, such a possibility is increasingly remote.”
He also took the opportunity to deny claims that Megan’s case is linked to that of missing university chef Claudia Lawrence. After her disappearance in 2009, police believe she was murdered.
“Some of that activity has played out on social media and has led to a number of theories about her fate, including links to the Claudia Lawrence case.
“It is very important, not least for Megan’s family and friends, to deal with the facts as they’re currently present.”