Jay Slater's mum issues new statement on £30k GoFundMe donations after questions over money

Jay Slater's mum has released a statement after the GoFundMe set up for her son reached its £30,000 target.

Since the 19-year-old went missing in Tenerife last week, a wide-ranging search has been launched, with police and other emergency responders desperately looking for him.

A fundraising page was also set up in his name to raised money for his family, who are put on the Spanish island helping with the search.

However, some people online have raised questions over the fund and how the money will be used.

Jay Slater disappeared after attending a music festival in Tenerife. (Family Handout)

So now, after it reached its £30,000 goal, Jay's mother, Debbie, has shared her thoughts on the concern.

Writing on the page, she said: "I wanted to confirm that this is the only GoFundMe fundraiser approved by our family. "We have not yet withdrawn any funds and are currently covering the expenses, such as the trip to Tenerife and accommodation, ourselves.

"The funds will remain on hold with GoFundMe until we post a further update on this page.

"We are extremely worried and are doing everything we can to find Jay. Please continue to share our fundraiser far and wide. Your support means the world to us, and we are grateful for any help you can provide. Thank you again."

Jay vanished on 17 June and no trace of him has been found since.

The apprentice bricklayer had travelled to the island with some pals to attend the New Rave Generation (NRG) event, but ended up staying out with a group of people he had recently met and heading back to a remote property.

Jay's mum, Debbie, has spoken out about the fundraising page set up in his name. (Family Handout)

His friend, Lucy Law, told how she received a frantic phone call from him the following morning, with Jay explaining that he was 'in the middle of nowhere', desperately needed a drink and that he had one percent battery left on his phone.

The teenager's dad, Warren, spoke to the media while out in the mountain range close to where his son disappeared.

With tears in his eyes, he said that he hoped 'somebody has helped him off this mountain' and that he is alive and well somewhere.

He told Sky News: "That's all I want, that somebody has helped him get off this mountain. I just want him back and that's it. He's my son. I just want him back and that's it."

Warren said the last week has been 'a nightmare, just a nightmare'.