Search for missing Jerseyman

A coordinated search between the emergency services took place in Jersey in December 2015 to look for a 20-year-old man who disappeared after a work night out.

Eight months later a body was recovered from a reservoir, near to where Adrian Lynch went missing. Adrian's passport was in the jacket on the body.

Adrian left friends at a work party at midnight on Friday 4th December and got into a taxi to go home.

The last known sighting of him was in the early hours of Saturday morning (5th) in the area of Bon Air Stables.

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Inquest into Adrian Lynch's death due to be closed later

The inquest into the death of Adrian Lynch is due to be formally closed later.

A final hearing is scheduled to take place this morning.

Adrian disappeared after a Christmas party last December and hundreds of islanders joined search efforts to help find the 20-year-old.

His body was found in Handois reservoir in August, eight months since he was last seen.

The cause of his death is still unknown, although is not thought to be suspicious.

Family members are among those expected to attend this morning's hearing.

The 20-year-old's body was found 8 months after he disappeared

'Everyone felt part of Adrian's story', says Reverend

"You are my best friend and no matter where you are, you will walk right by my side."

These were the words of the sister of Jerseyman Adrian Lynch today at a memorial service for the 20 year old.

Over 100 people gathered at 2:30pm today at the St Helier Methodist Centre to pay their respects.

Reverend Billy Slatter says today was a chance for people to come together and to say, as an island, we cared about Adrian.

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Inquest into death of Adrian Lynch opens

The inquest into the death of Adrian Lynch, whose body was found earlier this month, will open today.

The hearing today is to allow the body to be released to his family.

Adrian's was found floating in the water at Handois Reservoir nearly two weeks ago.

The 20-year-old went missing in December after attending a work Christmas party.

His disappearance sparked the largest ever missing person search in Jersey.

A memorial service will take place for Adrian on Friday at 2:30pm at St Helier Methodist Centre.

Anyone who want to donate money is being asked to send it to Jersey Search and Rescue and Channel Island Air Search.

Memorial service to be held for Adrian Lynch

20-year-old Adrian Lynch

A memorial service will be held for Jersey man Adrian Lynch, after his body was found in Handois Reservoir nearly two weeks ago.

The Reverend Billy Slatter will lead the service at St Helier Methodist Centre at 2:30pm on Friday.

Relatives and friends are being invited to celebrate the 20-year-old's life.

Adrian went missing in December, sparking the largest ever missing person search in Jersey.

His family are asking that anyone wanting to donate money send it to Jersey Search and Rescue or Channel Island Air Search.

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