Oswaldtwistle residents offer words of support as the search for Jay Slater continues

East Lancashire reporter Sam Quine relays comments and messages of support that Oswaldtwistle residents have given to Jay and his family.

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00:00Hi, my name's Sam Quine, East Lancashire Reporter for the Lancashire Post and I'm

00:05here in Osseltwhistle as the search for Jay Slater enters his ninth day. I've

00:11been speaking to residents who have offered their messages of support.

00:14Addressing Jay's mother, one woman said, I'm really sorry to hear that Jay's

00:19missing, Debbie. I want to assure you that myself and our local church have been

00:24praying for you and Jay's safe return and we will continue to do so. Speaking to

00:30local people, many either knew Jay or knew someone closely connected to him,

00:35indicating how close-knit town is and how the news has shocked and affected

00:40everyone. A man who has known Jay for a number of years said, I just hope

00:45everything turns out positive and he's found safe. He's a friend of my

00:49grandson's and they played football together for about 11 years so it's sad

00:54news at the moment but I have my fingers crossed. Another woman said, I hope he's

01:00not injured and I hope he's safe. The whole community have been affected and

01:05it really is just terrible news. I couldn't even imagine it happening to my

01:10own children.