University of York Student Identified as Man Who Died in River Ouse

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th March 2025, at 18:15hrs

North Yorkshire Police have identified the 19-year-old man who tragically died in the River Ouse in York on Wednesday morning as Evan Geoffrey d’Andilly from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.

Evan was a student at the University of York.

Police divers recovered his body from the river at 11:45 am on March 5, 2025, after he was reported to have entered the water from Ouse Bridge in the city centre at 3:06 am.

The d’Andilly family has released a photograph of Evan but has requested privacy during this difficult time and has chosen not to issue a formal statement.

“We ask that their privacy is respected while they grieve the loss of their loved one,” stated North Yorkshire Police.

Law enforcement has confirmed that there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding Evan’s death.

A report is being compiled for the coroner.
Police are continuing their appeal for witnesses and information.

They are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.

“If you have information to assist the coroner’s report, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference NYP-05032025-0030,” said a police spokesperson.

The University of York has not yet released a formal statement, but the news of Evan’s death has deeply saddened the student community.