The mother of missing Bristol student Jack O’Sullivan has spoken in support of Taylor Charlton’s friends and family and says the situation brings back ‘horrendous memories’ – but has warned of mistakes that ‘she is having to live with.’

Jack disappeared in the early hours of Saturday, March 2, 2024, following a night out in Hotwells, Bristol. Extensive searches were carried out, but no trace of Jack has been discovered since.

Jack’s family continue to hunt for answers more than two years later.

In a post to the Facebook group ‘Find Jack’, Catherine O’Sullivan, Jack’s mother posted a missing person poster of Taylor alongside an emotional message of support to Taylor’s friends and family.

Jack O'Sullivan's mum Catherine

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Jack O’Sullivan’s mum Catherine(Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)

She said: “We rarely post regarding other missing people but seeing how this situation has unfolded over the past few days it brings back all the horrendous memories (most of which we are still dealing with 26 months on).

“Please support the family of missing Taylor by raising as much awareness as possible.

“My family made the mistake of believing everything was being done to find Jack in the first few days and weeks – we were wrong and are having to live with the consequences.

“Don’t let this happen again to another family. I would urge the public to do things safely and not get in the way of the police but leave no stone unturned.

“Sending love, strength and prayers to all Taylor’s family and friends.”

Taylor Charlton,14, from Barnstaple, was last seen at around 10.40pm on Friday, May 8, near Tesco in the Seven Brethren area.

He is described as around 5ft 8ins tall, of muscular build, with dark brown hair and a moustache. He was last seen wearing a bright blue fitted top, jeans and bright blue Nike shoes.

Yesterday, Sector Inspector Andy Wills said the investigation remains ‘very much active’ and it is believed Taylor entered the River Taw.

Since his disappearance, community groups have united to try and find the young boy.

Police have deployed specialist teams, drones and a police helicopter to help find Taylor.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact police by calling 999, quoting reference number 50260117084.