Jay Slater's family turn out for funeral as pals wear blue in tribute to 'forever 19' beloved son who died in Tenerife

Hundreds of mourners dressed in blue gathered amid pouring rain this morning to bid a final farewell to teenage bricklayer Jay Slater.

The 19-year-old was the subject of a huge international manhunt when he vanished in Tenerife on June 17 after attending a music festival with his mates. 

Pictured for his final farewell at Accrington Cemetery Chapel Jay has been laid to rest in a bright blue coffin,with his name embossed on the side. 

As the church overflows with wellwishers,who are able to watch the beautiful ceremony from a screen outside,speeches from his friends and family speak of the boy who 'lit up every room' and 'always had a smile on his face'. 

Jay's loved ones have also asked that instead of flowers,people could donate to LBT Global,an overseas crisis support charity which helped his family through their heartache.

Mr Slater,an apprentice bricklayer,was also remembered in a tribute from his family which outlined the major events and passions of his life

'At the young age of five Jay started playing football for Huncoat United FC until the age of 17 and also did a few seasons with the Sunday team at St Joesph's too.

'He also loved spending time chilling out with his friends.

'Jay's love of music and dance started at a very young age. He loved attending music festivals and events across the country and also loved to socialise and meet new people.'

Mr Slater attended the NRG music festival with two friends before his disappearance,and his last known location was the Rural de Teno Park in the north of the Canary Island,which was about an 11-hour walk from his accommodation.

He had travelled to an Airbnb in Masca after a night out but the two men said to have rented the property were later ruled 'not relevant' to the case.

The Spanish Civil Guard said Mr Slater could have fallen in the steep and inaccessible area where he was discovered.

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