Heartfelt Vigil in Oswaldtwistle for Jay Slater After Body Identified in Tenerife 🕯️

An emotional vigil has been held for Jay Slater after a body found in Tenerife is confirmed to be that of the missing British teenager. <br /><br />Friends and people from the local community who knew the family released dozens of blue balloons into the sky on Tuesday, 16 July, in memory of the 19-year-old who disappeared on the Spanish island almost a month ago. <br /><br />They met at the West End Methodist Church, close to where Jay's family home, ahead of a special service in memory of the apprentice bricklayer. <br /><br />The balloons released carried messages saying "you’ll be missed" and “fly high Jay”, and residents of the community left flowers with messages of condolence for his loved ones. <br /><br />Credit: P L Photography And Images