Young footballer found dead after going missing during New Year's Eve celebrations

A young footballer who disappeared during New Year's Eve celebrations in Manchester has been found dead.

Kyle Doherty, 19, who played for Stenhousemuir FC under-20s, went missing while with friends at Suede nightclub in Longworth Street.

His body was found in the same street at around 10pm on New Year's Day.

Officers reportedly believe the teenager fell from the roof of the nightclub.

Stenhousemuir FC chairman Bill Darroch said the "entire club was in shock" at news of the "talented" footballer's death.

He said Doherty was just starting to break through in to the first team squad.

"Kyle was a talented footballer and had been a part of Stenhousemuir Football Club since signing for us in July 2013," Mr Darroch said.

"He was liked and valued by his team mates and coaches alike. He will be missed by all who knew him."

Captain Ross McMillan said it was "a pleasure to play alongside" the teenager.

The chief executive of the Scottish Football Association also tweeted his condolences.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "The body of a 19-year-old man has been found in the city centre.

"At around 10pm yesterday, Thursday 1st January 2015, officers discovered the body of a man on Longworth Street, near Deansgate."

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and formal ID is yet to take place."