Jay Slater updates live as body found in search for missing British teenager in Tenerife

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Jay Slater updates live as body found in search for missing British teenager in Tenerife

A body has been found in the search for British teenager Jay Slater, who went missing on holiday in Tenerife, police said. A spokesman for the Civil Guard issued a statement today confirming the sad outcome.

They said “After 29 days of constant searches, the lifeless body of the young man was found in the Masca area. The discovery was possible thanks to the tireless and discreet searches carried out by the Civil Guard during these 29 days”.

“All indications are that the body is that of the young British man who went missing on June 17, pending full identification. Initial inquiries indicate that he suffered an accident/fall in the area where he was found.” The news brings to an end the massive operation to find the 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, who went missing on Monday 17 June.

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Authorities have issued a major update ending the search for the missing 19-year-old, who went missing on Monday, June 17. Jay, an apprentice bricklayer, had been on the island with two friends for a three-day music festival.

The three friends went out on Sunday night, before Jay broke away from the group, leaving a car rave with two Brits he had befriended in a bar gang. The teenager returned with them to an Airbnb in the middle of a rural village, where he stayed overnight.

Jay went missing on the morning of Monday, June 17, as he tried to return to the tourist town of Los Christianos, where he was staying with his friends Lucy and Brad.

This is a live blog and will be updated.

2:41 p.mKey event

Lancashire Police release a statement

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: “Today (Monday, July 15) we have been notified by the Guardia Civil that they have found the body of a man and that the indications are that this is Jay Slater.

“While no official identification has been made at this stage, our thoughts are very much with Jay’s family at this time and we continue to offer our support.”

2:34 p.mIsabelle Bates

Jay Slater family updated as human remains found with teenager’s ‘belongings and clothes’

The human remains found in Tenerife were with Jay Slater’s clothes and belongings, a charity said. LBT Global, which provides crisis support overseas, issued a statement after the Gardaí confirmed that a body had been found.

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“Extremely difficult to navigate” terrain

Former police sergeant Graham Wettone told Sky News: “The ground and the terrain that they had to cover and that they had to search for is not easy to search. It is not easy to find someone under such circumstances.”

He continued: “Clearly the terrain is extremely difficult to navigate, but especially to search thoroughly and appropriately with the resources, equipment and tactics they were using.”

2:05 p.mIsabelle Bates

Social media tributes

Jay Slater is trending on X following the news that human remains have been found in Tenerife. One person wrote: “RIP jay slater hope his family can now grieve in peace.”

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“The frame was found with Jay Slater’s belongings and clothes”

Charity LBT Global, released an update on behalf of Jay’s family as they shared additional details about the human remains that were previously found.

The statement read: “LBT Global is saddened to announce that a body found in Tenerife appears to be that of Jay Slater. It is understood the body was found close to where his mobile phone was last located.

“Although formal identification has not yet been carried out, the body was found with Mr Slater’s belongings and clothes. An autopsy and forensic investigations will follow. LBT Global supports the family at this troubling time and asks everyone to allow them space and privacy to come to terms with the news.”

13:49Key event

Jay’s last known words to a friend

Lucy-Mae Law revealed the last thing he said to her before their call ended shortly after 8am on June 17. During the call, he warned her that his phone had a low battery and that he was thirsty.

She previously said: “He went out one night, he went to a friend’s house, someone he met on holiday. One of the people he met rented a car from here, so he took them back to his apartment. and Jay went there without realizing how far it was.

“He ended up in the middle of nowhere. Jay obviously thought he could get home from there. But then in the morning he set off on foot, using the maps on his phone, and ended up in the middle of the mountains with He didn’t call me around 8am, saying – and that the phone was on 1 percent.

13:44Isabelle Bates

Jay Slater ’cause of death’ as body found in search for missing teenager

A body has been found in the search for missing British teenager Jay Slater. It comes four weeks after the 19-year-old from Lancashire went missing in Tenerife.

He called his girlfriend, Lucy Law, on Monday, June 17, to say he planned to drive 11 hours back to his accommodation. But Jay’s phone went dead and he hasn’t been seen since.

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Jay’s mother spoke of “heartache” before the body was discovered

Debbie Duncan said in an emotional statement at the weekend: “As we approach four weeks since our beautiful Jay went missing, words cannot express the heartache we are feeling as a family. Jay is a typical young man who loves life with a bright nature. the future before him.

“This month will mark the end of his three-year apprenticeship with the world at his feet. He is loved by everyone and has a close bond with his family and many, many friends.”

Jay Slater and his mother Debbie Duncan

13:28Isabelle Bates

How long had Jay been missing?

Jay was reported as a stray on Monday, June 17 – exactly four weeks ago today. His friend Lucy Law raised the alarm when he called her to say he would be walking 11 hours back to his accommodation. Then his phone cut off due to low battery.

Jay Slater with Lucy Mae Law (Image: Lucy Mae Law/Instagram)

13:25Isabelle Bates

What did Jay’s family say?

There has been no official statement from Jay’s family since the body was discovered. Jay’s father Warren, 58, older brother Zak, 24, and uncle Glen Duncan, 41, were among a group of nine family members who said they were not giving up their search for the 19-year-old, despite the Spanish police officially ending his. look for June 30.

Duncan previously described his nephew as a “normal, normal 19-year-old boy” who was family-oriented with a large circle of male and female friends. He said: “He’s just a great, typical young man with a massive circle of friends and he’s looking forward to coming here.”

13:19Isabelle Bates

Report that they “had an accident or fall”

Police said “initial investigations indicate that he suffered an accident/fall in the area where he was found.”

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Full statement of the Civil Guard

A Civil Guard spokesman said in a statement today (Monday, July 15): “After 29 days of constant searching, the lifeless body of the young man was found in the Masca area. The discovery was possible thanks to the tireless and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard during these 29 days.

13:12Isabelle Bates