Famous faces spoil a young kid with gifts this week after being beaten up by bullies in that shocking clip that appeared on social media.
A video of an unprovoked assault on the teen, named Aiden Hersey, led to outrage with his mother, Angie Hersey, 36, saying she has been unable to watch what happened to her son.
Aiden, who thanked messages wishing him well, suffered bruising and is still left hurting after he was repeatedly punched by youths towering over him.
‘I have been in pieces and can’t bear to watch the video. That is my son, and I just feel sick to my stomach, she told Mail Online.
‘It hurts every time it is even mentioned. I can’t bear the thought of him being punched. I just want to cry and don’t understand how they could do something like that.
‘To know that has happened to my boy is just heart-breaking. No mum should have to know what he has suffered. This is any mum’s worst nightmare.’
Lennox Lewis told Angie that he would reach out to her privately and said he would ‘love to speak to’ her son.
He added: ‘Very sorry your son had to go through this. Canβt even comprehend why they did this.
‘There should be no tolerance for bullying.’
John Terry tweeted: ‘This is heart-breaking. It has actually made me sick.
‘I would like to invite him to a @ChelseaFC match and to give him one of my signed shirts and armbands.’
Singer Brian McFadden added: ‘Does anyone know how to reach the boys family? I want to send him new trainers and coat. The poor little fella.’
Another person took Aiden shopping to buy new trainers and treated him to a new iPhone, and the clip of the young lad went viral, getting millions of views as many watching shed a tear.
Brought a tear to my eye this. If you didn’t know, this is the kid that got beaten up by bullies.pic.twitter.com/XJ6BXT8NEu
β Jam (@Carefree_Jam) March 1, 2022
The video ends with Aiden being told to ‘strip now’. When he says ‘why’ one of the youth shouts ‘naked’ as he cowers and looks in horror at what is being said.
While the video lasts less than a minute, his parents revealed his actual ordeal lasted up to 40 minutes.
Angie and Aiden’s father Kevin McMahon were unaware of the alleged assault until a relative phoned them to say their son was on social media.
‘Aiden had gone out to visit some friends and I called his mobile to ask if anything had happened, said Angie, who works as an inpatient ward administrator at St Thomas’s Hospital.
‘He said nothing, but he was just trying to hide what had happened. I think he was embarrassed.
‘I asked if he was telling me the truth and he said, “I had been robbed. They took my trainers and clothes”. You could hear it in his voice.
‘When he came home I could see all the bruises on his face. His ear had turned blue and I was hysterical. I called his dad and he came round and we called the police.
‘He told me they kept on walking him from estate to estate as they did not want people to intervene.
‘There were four of them, and two walked in the front and two at the back. The whole ordeal lasted 40 minutes.
‘When you think of how many punches he took, he must have been dazed and confused. I don’t know how he was still standing. He is so skinny.
‘He told me they took his coat, jumper and trainers. They also took his keys, but one of them handed them back.’
Kevin, 43, said: ‘I saw the video and it just turned my stomach. I could barely watch it. This has turned our world upside down.
‘We have barely eaten or slept. Just the thought of that happening to my lad is just not real.
‘I decided to put it online because this is what the people do. I just wanted to get it out there so people could see what happened to my Aiden.’
She said: ‘We have just been so overwhelmed by the messages from people. People have been so kind. I joined twitter and all these messages started coming in. I was crying.
‘I have only seen a two second glimpse of the video and see a hand going to his face. I cannot watch any futher, I just panic and shake. I can see his little eyes and I just feel so sick and want to be there with him.’
A gofundme page was created by a family friend has so far raised nearly Β£12,000.
He has been kept off school with his younger brother for the time being – Angie has been allowed to stay away from her job until next week to deal with the matter and care for her son at this tough time.
Police have arrested two youths aged 15 and 13 while a third youth aged 14 was also arrested.
The 15-year-old and 13-year-old appeared before Wimbledon Youth Court having been charged with robbery. The case was adjourned until March 15th.
A spokesman for Wandsworth Police said: ‘[A] aged 15 and [B] aged 13 were arrested on Monday, 28 February and are due to appear at Wimbledon Youth Court on Wednesday, 2 March charged with robbery.
‘Police were called at 19:00hrs on Sunday, 27 February to Wanborough Drive, Roehampton.
‘It was reported a teenage boy had been assaulted by a group of people who stole his jacket as well as other personal possessions.
‘The investigation remains ongoing.
‘Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 6210/27Feb.
‘To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
‘We’re aware of a video circulating in relation to this incident.
‘Members of the public and media are reminded that court proceedings are now active and to be mindful of sharing material and information that could be deemed prejudicial.’
Twitter users reacted as famous faces spoil the young kid with gifts after being beaten up by bullies…
@ronaallleeds: This was absolutely tragic what they did to this lad it really was and filmed it – not that he needed to be but he showed real courage. Deserves the world. Such a shame people behave this way.
@whiskeyfan001: Thatβs brilliant. It actually shows you most people are great and very kind. Turned an awful story into something positive. Hope that young man enjoys his iPhone and new found fame ππ»ππ»
@karljehresmann: Ah man, thank you Jam. As a father of two school aged kids, this is easily my biggest fear for them, outside of the current situation. Shit like this just breaks my heart. I’m not the world’s greatest father, but I love my kids to bits. Could never imagine.
@biggs_graham: That fella has a heart of gold. Top bloke and I take my hat off to him!!!
@RobMoreland1978: This is brilliant. There are some great, kind and decent people out there. In these awful, scary times this has brought a smile to my face and tear to the eye.
@bfclee53: This is amazing. Actually tearing up. So happy for the boy π
@Garethh61824869: Brings a tear to my eye β¦ still canβt believe this shit happens to youngsters.. but Iβm so glad people arnt turning a blind eye like they did years ago when I was growing up .. nice one and good luck all of yaβs
@decroblee: Fantastic, stood up to all them bullies, brave lad & didnβt even get dropped! Wish you all the best son, hope the bullies get what they deserve π
@scropedavis: Wee guy comes across so well wish him all the best goimg forward, couldn’t even watch the original but glad the best of humanity has stepped up to the plate to help him get over this
@jimmytozer: I’d like to send the kid Β£50 to buy a new game or something. That video nearly made me sick. So glad to see him smiling
Seen a kid had been assaulted but I canβt watch the video of it John. This kind of stuff makes me sick. Hope the wee fellas ok. Good to see heβs being looked after. ππΌππΌ
β Sat-nav π¦πΉββ π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ (@Redtom1903) March 2, 2022
Well done mate ππ»ππ»
β Anthony Fowler ππππππ (@afowler06) March 2, 2022
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