A former British detective has highlighted “a number of outstanding actions” in the Jay Slater case.

Despite Spanish authorities calling off their search efforts, the mission to find the 19-year-old from Lancashire continues with his family and volunteers persisting in their efforts.

Mark Williams-Thomas, an ex-police officer turned investigative journalist said he’s spoken to key witnesses and gathered confidential details that offer a clearer view of Jay’s activities before he went missing.

Following the end of the formal search by Spanish police, he said: “Although the police search in the mountains and around Masca has concluded, the police investigation into Jay Slater’s disappearance remains ongoing.

“In regard to our investigation we have been able to speak to important witnesses and now have a very detailed picture of Jay’s movements over the 16th and 17th, along with important background information. We still have a number of outstanding actions, but have given the family a preliminary breakdown of findings.

“In light of the police search ending, I have suggested the family should use the GoFundMe money to continue the search using experts in searching. I would appeal again, if you have any ‘direct information’ having spoken to Jay or anyone that was with him overnight 16/17th and have not yet been in contact please do so.”