The film has been made in collaboration with Mr Slater’s family and includes exclusive access

Jay Slater and his mum Debbie Duncan

A new Channel 4 documentary is set to explore the tragic case of Lancashire teenager Jay Slater, who vanished while on holiday in Tenerife last year and was later found dead.

‘The Disappearance Of Jay Slater’ will delve into the events surrounding the 19-year-old’s disappearance in Tenerife in 2024, including exclusive access to his post-mortem and funeral. The documentary has been produced with the cooperation of Mr Slater’s family and aims to examine the conspiracy theories that have emerged, the ongoing online harassment faced by the family, and how the media reported on the incident.

Jay, from Oswaldtwistle, had been enjoying his time at the Playa de las Americas resort during his first holiday away from his family. The apprentice bricklayer had travelled to the Canary Island for the annual NRG festival with his mates.

The search for Jay began when his mobile phone signal was last detected, before the battery died, on a rugged mountain near Masca village. His body was discovered four weeks later, on July 15.

‘The Disappearance Of Jay Slater’ will follow the story of the youngster who went missing in Tenerife in 2024

Rita Daniels, Channel 4 commissioning editor, said: “The story of Jay Slater captured the nation last summer with a fervour and intensity fuelled by armchair detectives and internet culture.

“We are so glad to be working with Anna on a sensitively handled exploration of the family’s experience, and understanding the impact of being in the middle of a social media storm, amplified by grief.

“The film holds a light up to our current society and is exactly the story that is a necessity for Channel 4 to tell.”