Vicky Entwistle, best known for playing Janice Battersby in Coronation Street,
has shared her heartbreak as she has a family connection to missing British teenager Jay Slater
Coronation Street’s Vicky Entwistle, known for her depiction of Janice Battersby in the ITV series,
has shared her deep distress over the disappearance of British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife.
Begging her followers to keep the lad in their prayers, she detailed the family link to the 19-year-old last seen enjoying a music festival on the Canary Island before vanishing mysteriously after a night out with newly made pals.
Last seen grinning and laughing in a Snapchat video, Jay originally hails from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. The lad was spotted in a grey sports top, boasting a light green stripe across the shoulders and carrying a black bag.
He reportedly went missing subsequent to a phone call to his mates saying he was in the “middle of nowhere”. Vicky went the extra mile by sharing a missing posters of Jay, the Mirror reports.
Vicky revealed: “My God Mother’s Grandson has gone missing. His Mother has flown out 7pm. To join the police search. Hope to God they find him. Please pray for him.”
As the news poured in, fans rallied around Vicky, sharing words of comfort and hope. An empathetic follower shared: “Saw this on Facebook Vicky, it seems to be getting shared far and wide, hopefully there will be some good news imminently with all the love and support out there, just makes it so much harder when abroad! Love and prayers for you all.”
Another person offered their assistance, commenting: “We are in Tenerife if we can help in any way let us know.” Jay has been missing since approximately 8am on Monday June 17, having travelled to the Spanish island for a music festival. The 19-year-old had phoned a friend to say he was lost and his phone battery was nearly dead, before the call abruptly ended.
He had chosen to continue his night out on Sunday after making some new acquaintances, while his pals returned to their accommodation. His mobile was last located in the Rural de Teno Park – also known as the National Park of Teno – a region frequented by walkers.
