'Our thoughts are very much with Jay’s family at this time, and we continue to offer them our support'
A statement has been issued by Lancashire Constabulary following the discovery of a body in Tenerife in the search for missing teenager Jay Slater .
READ MORE: Jay Slater's 'possessions and clothes' found with body in Tenerife close to mobile phone's last location A Civil Guard spokesperson said the young man appeared to have died by accident. They said: "After 29 constant days of searching the lifeless body of the young man has been found in the Masca area. The discovery has been possible thanks to the tireless and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard over these 29 days.
The investigation took various twists, attracting the attention of online sleuths, many of whom were heavily criticised for spreading baseless theories about Jay. Jay's father Warren Slater and brother Zak were seen scouring the area in recent days as they were joined by TikToker Paul Arnott.
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