Jay Slater's heartbroken family have broken their silence after a body was found in the search for the missing teen.Spanish cops confirmed on Monday morning a body had been discovered close to the site of Jay's last known location in Tenerife.Although formal identification and a post-mortem have yet to be carried out, the body matched the 19-year-old's description and was found with his belongings.
Speaking through missing persons charity LBC Global about the devastating news the family asked for space and privacy to come to terms with the distressing news, reports the Express.In a statement overseas missing persons charity LBT Global said: “LBT Global is saddened to announce that a body found in Tenerife does look to be that of Jay Slater.
It is understood the body was found close to the site of his mobile phone’s last location.“Although formal identification is yet to be carried out, the body was found with Mr Slater’s possessions and clothes.
A post-mortem examination and forensic enquiries will follow.“LBT Global are supporting the family at this distressing time and ask for everyone to afford them space and privacy to come to terms with the news.”In a moving statement over the weekend, mum Debbie Duncan said Jay was on the verge of finishing a three-year apprenticeship to become a bricklayer.Jay was reported missing from the holiday island on June 17 after arriving for a music festival.
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