The family of 19-year-old Jay Slater have slammed the "vile" comments and unfounded theories popping up across social media and TikTok. The young apprentice bricklayer was last seen at a music festival in Tenerife with his mates before going missing four days into their trip on June 17. Despite an extensive 13-day search by Spanish authorities in the rugged terrain near Masca, the official operation was called off on Sunday, though the investigation remains ongoing.
READ MORE: Last words of Jay Slater provide crucial lead in search across Tenerife's rugged terrain READ MORE: Killer 43C heatwave bake Europe as new weather maps turn red with 'dangerous' warning In a heartfelt plea on Tuesday night , Jay's mum updated everyone on the case and asked for the media and public to give space to the Spanish police as they continue their work looking for the British teenager. The family's grief has been compounded by the hurtful speculation online about what happened to Jay. They've made it clear that such conspiracy theories are causing them immense pain, stating: "We are aware of the conspiracy theories and speculation on social media and some websites, and can only describe this as vile, the negative comments are extremely distressing to our family.
" Now, the family's main concern is to uncover the reason behind Jay's inexplicable disappearance from an area far from where he was staying, reports the Express . Jay Slater's family statement in full “My son, Jay Dean Slater, came to .
