Tributes paid to Leicester footballer

Rheiss McLean played for non-league side Shepshed Dynamos

Author: Katy WhitePublished 14th Nov 2022

Tributes are being paid to a man found dead in Leicester at the weekend.

23 year old Rheiss McLean from the New Parks area of the city was reported as missing before his body was found.

He was a footballer at the non-league side Shepshed Dynamos.

They're released a statement:

"Prior to kick off at yesterdays match V Bedworth Utd we learned of the untimely passing of 23 year old player Rheiss Mclean.

Rheiss first signed for the club in the 2017-18 season, and has signed for the club on 2 further occasions since, including being registered for this season.

His last game for the club was in a pre season friendly V Basford Utd.

We offer prayers & sincere condolences to all friends and family at this sad time.

RIP Rheiss"