Jay Slater's body returned to UK as family plan funeral

Jay Slater's mother has revealed she has returned home to Britain with his body - 19 days after he was found following a month-long search. Debbie Duncan, 55, made the journey from Tenerife to Manchester Airport last week, alongside Jay's dad Warren, 58, and Jay's brother Zak, 24.

Debbie is now planning the 19-year's funeral, which it was tonight announced will be held next Saturday at Accrington Cemetery Chapel, with mourners asked to wear something blue in his memory, the Mirror reports. An obituary, tonight released on behalf of Jay's family, said: "After Jay left Rhyddings High School he went on to become an apprentice bricklayer with the PH Build group, a job he greatly enjoyed.

"At the young age of 5 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 Joseph'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.

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"A loving son of Debbie and Warren, a cherished brother of Zak and brother in law of Jessica, a treasured grandson of Dawn, June and the late Dougie, a much loved nephew of Glen and Katie, a dear cousin of Maddie and Tillie and a loyal friend to many. Jay will be very sadly missed by all those who knew him."

Debbie has pledged to give her boy the send-off he deserves and is planning to use part of the £74,156 raised by wellwishers to pay for the ceremony.

The rest of the money will go towards the cost of his repatriation, as well