A teenager found dead in Manchester city centre has been described by his former headmaster as “one of the friendliest and most popular boys in the school.”

King’s College School in Wimbledon Common said in a statement that former pupil Charlie Bartlett was “full of good humour and the nicest possible sort of mischief”.

The 19-year-old went missing after a night out at Manchester students’ union on Saturday night, May 6. He was studying computer science at Manchester University. 

His older brother put out a plea to friends on Facebook after not hearing from his brother for over 24 hours. Harry Bartlett said he was last seen near nightclub Sound Control. 

Charlie’s body was found at the former BBC studios site yesterday morning, May 8. The building is currently being converted into student flats.

Charlie’s brother posted another status after the discovery.

He said: “Unfortunately the news is horrible – my little brother’s body has been found. On behalf of the whole family I want to thank everyone friends and strangers who has reached out and showed support, sent love and wishes and helped to try and find him. It really has helped so much I can’t thank you all enough seriously. Rest in peace Chuck xx”

The full statement from King’s College School also said that Charlie, a pupil at the school from 2004 to 2015, “helped support Year 8 children at a local secondary school, teaching them PE and games, relishing the opportunity to share his skills in football and basketball with younger pupils.”

Headmaster Andrew Halls said: “He was one of the fastest runners in his year, captained his house rugby team in the middle school, and played for the school’s Rugby Sevens team in the sixth form.

“He was bright and talented, and was studying Computer Science at Manchester University.

“We have learned this afternoon that Charlie’s body was found in Manchester this morning, and this has been reported in the Manchester Evening News.

"My colleagues and I send our deepest commiserations to Charlie’s family, and to all those who knew Charlie, including the boys and girls at King’s who were among his many friends.”

Greater Manchester Police are not treating the death as suspicious.