Jay Slater victim injured in machete attack sends internet sleuths 3-word message
Jay Slater was involved in a machete attack which left a man with a split skull.
A man who suffered a split skull after being assaulted by a gang of eight men including Jay Slater has urged internet sleuths to "show some respect" and help find the missing teen.
Tom Hilton, who suffered a split skull, as well as wounds to his shoulders and legs, was struck with an axe, a machete and golf clubs in 2021.
It comes after the Spanish press revealed that the 19-year-old has a criminal history with would-be detectives on social media have also drawing attention to Jay's past.
However, the gang's victim Tom urged them to "give it a rest".
Tom said: “Whoever is writing on these Tik Toks, give it a rest. This young lad's missing and his family's heartbroken.
“Put yourself in their shoes. Stop talking nonsense on social and get this lad found, mentioning my name, all this and that. Have some respect and help find this boy and get him back to his family.”
He told a court he was forced to run for his life through nearby woods before he was set upon by the gang, which he described as like a ‘pack of wolves’.
Passing sentence on the case at the time, Judge Parry told the court that the group of eight had found the trial “amusing”.
He said, the Manchester Evening News reported at the time: “Many of you have found these proceedings amusing throughout the trial and yesterday and today, showing disrespect to the court.
“I hope for the sake of all your families, the public and the people who have offered you jobs and apprenticeships and the sort that you all grow up.”
The search for Jay has now entered its second week, the Civil Guard, mountain rescue teams and fire crews are continuing in their efforts in a desperate bid to find him.
Jay Slater's disappearance remains shrouded in mystery as the search for the British teenager in Tenerife enters its second week. Jay vanished after attending the NRG music rave on June 16. He is is believed to have journeyed to a secluded holiday let, named Casa Abuela Tina, located just outside the village of Masca.
The Civil Guard, mountain rescue teams and fire crews are continuing in their efforts in a desperate bid to find him.
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