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"I was named called, I was pushed and shoved.."

A video showing a teenager being bullied and beaten has resulted in a national outpouring of solidarity for the 14 year old. The teenager suffered concussion, broken teeth, extensive bruising in the attack which left him with a shoe print on his forehead. His family have said they hoped no other child “suffers like this.” Author and Broadcaster Chris Sherlock joined Anton to discuss the lasting impacts bullying can have on a child.

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16.35 25 May 2023


"I was named called, I was pushed and shoved.."


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A video showing a teenager being bullied and beaten has resulted in a national outpouring of solidarity for the 14 year old. The teenager suffered concussion, broken teeth, extensive bruising in the attack which left him with a shoe print on his forehead. His family have said they hoped no other child “suffers like this.” Author and Broadcaster Chris Sherlock joined Anton to discuss the lasting impacts bullying can have on a child.


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