Mum's plea as rugby player missing for four years

The mother of a British rugby union player who went missing during a trip to Spain has issued an emotional plea, four years after he disappeared without a trace.

Levi Davis, who played for Bath Rugby as a winger before signing with Ealing and later moving to Worthing, was last seen leaving a pub in Barcelona on 29 October 2022, and was reported missing by his family a week later.

His mother, Julie Davis from Birmingham, said as a child Levi was a "fun-loving, mischievous little boy" and that "light shone brightly" whenever he would walk into any room.

Missing People charity is supporting the family, a spokesperson said: "Levi, if you are reading this, please get in touch."

"Our service is non-judgemental, confidential, and free. We just want to provide you with the support you need and help you to be safe," they added.

In a newly released video by the charity, Davis said her son was a "funny and genuinely caring type of person" and remembered his younger years.

"He would do anything to put a smile on people's faces," she said.

"He used to love teasing his older brother Luke and somehow he managed to get him into trouble whilst keeping a completely innocent face himself.

"Looking back now, it still makes me smile, those childhood memories.

"[They] remind me of the fun-loving mischievous little boy he was."

She said no family should have to live with experience of having a loved one missing.

"The uncertainty is heartbreaking. There are times when the emotional weight feels overwhelming," she added.

Levi, who was 24 and from Birmingham, had previously appeared in TV shows including X Factor Celebrity and Celebs Go Dating.

In the days leading to his disappearance, he had been in Ibiza working on music, before taking a boat to Barcelona on 29 October.

He was last seen on CCTV leaving the Old Irish Pub in the Spanish city, and his last known contact with friends or family - a WhatsApp voice note - came after midnight on 30 October.

In 2024, police in Catalonia told the BBC their investigation had "concluded" and that their "most plausible hypothesis" was that Levi had drowned at sea.

His family have previously called for police in the UK to lead the investigation into his disappearance and have vowed to keep searching for answers.

Missing People have appealed for anyone with information about Levi's disappearance to contact their helpline.

Callers can contact the charity helpline on 116 000.

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