Body found in searches for missing Lincoln student

20-year-old Connor was last seen on Sunday 11th January 2026

Connor Calleja
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 13th Jan 2026
Last updated 13th Jan 2026

A body has been found following searches for missing University of Lincoln student, Connor Calleja.

Officers say they discovered a body in the Foss bank body of water near The Brayford in Lincoln.

Although not formally identified, officers believe it to be the body of Connor.

He has been missing since the early hours of Sunday morning.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Officers have thanked anyone who shared his missing appeal, and are asking for the public to respect his family's privacy.

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