Tributes have poured in for Rehaan
Rehaan (Image: Avon and Somerset Police )
A football club has paid tribute to one of their players who “will be deeply missed” after his body was recovered from the Harbourside following a night out in Bristol.
Rehaan, 28, from Llanelli in South Wales, was reported as missing on Sunday, November 23.
He was out with friends in Bristol when he was last seen at around 1.05am near the Arnolfini.
A body was recovered from the water earlier today (Monday), and police said that whilst formal identification is yet to take place, the family of Rehaan have been informed.
Police and underwater search units at Bristol’s harbourside(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC)
Calsonic Kansei Swiss Valley AFC (CKSV), a football team that plays in the West Wales Premier League, have paid tribute to Rehaan, who was a first-team player at the club.
The club described him as a “passionate footballer” and a “valued presence” and said he will be deeply missed.
Posting on Facebook, the football club said: “It is with great sadness that we share the devastating news of the passing of Rehaan Akhtar.
“Rehaan was a committed first team player, a passionate footballer, and a valued presence both on and off the pitch.
“He was a friend to many, known for his positivity, determination, and love for the game.
“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Rehaan’s family, friends and all who knew him during this difficult time.
“He will be deeply missed by everyone at CKSV and beyond.”
Other football clubs also paid tribute to Rehaan.
Trallwm Tigers Football Club said: “We’re deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Trallwm FC player Rehaan Akhtar and current player of CKSV AFC.
“Raheen was not only a talented footballer but a kind and humble person.
“He gave everything on the pitch and brought warmth, positivity, and commitment off it.
“His presence made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of playing alongside him.
“Our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. Very sad times and a such a bright life taken far too soon. RIP Rehaan Akhtar.”
Llangennech AFC added: “We’re deeply saddened to hear of Rehaan’s passing.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates and all at CKSV during this incredibly difficult time.
“A much-loved young man taken far too soon. Our thoughts are with you all.”
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are saddened to report that a body has been recovered from the water during the search for missing 28-year-old Rehaan.
“While formal identification has not yet taken place, we have updated his family and they are being offered support by a specialist family liaison officer.
“We keep them in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. We are treating this death as unexplained, but not suspicious, and will be preparing a file for the coroner.
“We would like to thank the public for sharing our appeal.”
