Former Coronation Street actress Vicky Entwistle has given a message of support as the search for Jay Slater continues.

The actress, from Accrington, also revealed a familial relation to the 19-year-old who is missing in Tenerife.

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Jay is Vicky's godmother’s grandson. She said she “hopes to God” they find him.

In a social media post Vicky, who played Janice Battersby on the TV soap for 14 years, said: “My godmother’s grandson has gone missing. His mother has flown out to join the police search.

 

 

“I hope to God they find him. Please pray for him.”

Jay was last spoken to at 8.50am on Monday, June 17. According to a location pin sent to his friend Lucy, his last known location was near Rural de Teno Park. He said he was lost in the middle of the mountains with nothing around.

Jay attended a music festival on the island and then decided to stay with some people he met following a night out, not realising how far away they lived. He then attempted to walk home when he became lost in the mountains.

Police in Tenerife said they are doing everything they can to find the missing teenager.