Tragedy as Billy McNeill’s grandson is found dead in Amsterdam

The grandson of Bellshill sporting legend Billy McNeill has been found dead more than two weeks after being reported missing on a city break.

Matthew McCombe had been on holiday in Amsterdam when he disappeared on Saturday, March 14.

He had walked out his hotel around 6.15am without his wallet, mobile phone or passport.

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His mum Paula and dad Charlie were instrumental in the search to find Matthew but police confirmed today (Wednesday, April 1) that sadly, the lad’s body had been recovered from one of the city’s canals.

Paula said on Facebook today: “It is with great sadness that we are announcing our son Matthew McCombe’s body was found this morning.

“Matthew was much loved by all and our hearts are broken.”

The family have of course been coping with the pain of one bereavement after Lisbon Lion Billy passed away last April, aged 79 following a prolonged period with dementia.