Former British detective Mark Williams-Thomas has joined the search for missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife. The experienced investigator, known for his involvement in several high-profile cases including the Nicola Bulley disappearance in Lancashire, was seen on the island where 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer Jay was last spotted. Mr Williams-Thomas reached out to Jay's mother, Debbie Duncan, 55, on Sunday, offering assistance and is now aiding the family free-of-charge to uncover what has happened to their son.
Before the family took up his offer, the former detective said that he was confident that he would get answers for them within just three days, the Mirror has reported. He also pledged to track down the two British individuals Jay reportedly stayed with at a holiday rental the night before his disappearance. Mr Williams-Thomas said: "Having feet on the ground and looking at the scenario and circumstances, I know I will get to the bottom of this in three days.
I would quickly be able to establish whether or not there are suspicious circumstances - but I'd need total access to everything and to speak to all the witnesses involved." READ MORE: Tragic death of 'beautiful' Abersoch woman who was a 'friend to all' LATEST: Search for missing Jay Slater in Tenerife finds a different missing person He added: "If the family work with me, I will get them answers. It is crucial for the family.
It is difficult for them, dealing with foreign police who handle it differently.
