The body of a man found in a city centre building site this morning has been identified as missing University of Manchester student Charlie Bartlett.

The 19-year-old first year computer science undergraduate had vanished after going to the student union’s Owen’s Park Ball at The Principal hotel on Oxford Street on Saturday night.

He had last been spotted at the nearby Sound Control club.

His older brother, Harry Bartlett, posted a heartbreaking plea on Facebook after not hearing from his brother since the event.

Harry’s posts were shared thousands of times by people across the country and around Greater Manchester as a widespread search for Charlie gathered pace.

He wrote: “Charlie Bartlett, my little brother, has gone missing in Manchester for over 24 hours now. If anyone has or does see him, or knows anything please get in contact with me.

“He was last seen at Sound Control on New Wakefield Street after going to the Owen’s Park ball at The Principal (he will most likely still be in black tie).

“Please can you spread this to anyone you know in Manchester - it is massively appreciated!”

Tragically this morning emergency services were called to the former BBC studios complex on Charles Street off Oxford Road after a body was found on the site, which is currently being converted into student flats

Man's body found on BBC land off Oxford Road

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GMP has confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A GMP spokeswoman said: “Shortly before 7.50am on Monday, May 8, 2017, police were called to reports that a body had been found on Oxford Road in Manchester city centre.

“Officers attended and discovered the body of a 19-year-old man.

“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”

A University of Manchester spokesman said: “The police have informed us of the death of one of our students. University staff are working to provide support to his family and we are offering counselling to all students who have been affected by this incident.”

Did you know Charlie? Please leave your tributes in the comments.