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You are not alone.. we’re here for you. There is no room in the world for bullies

J-LO among the stars supporting brave Keaton

- US Editor chris.bucktin@mirror.co.uk

A BULLIED schoolboy who told of his anguish in a heartbreak­ing video has been flooded with messages of support from celebritie­s.

Keaton Jones, 12, was filmed tearfully telling his mum Kimberly about his agony while apparently sheltering in her car to escape his tormentors.

In the clip he says: “Why do they bully? Why do you find joy in taking innocent people and finding a way to be mean to them? It’s not OK.”

Showing compassion for other victims, he says: “I don’t like that they do it to me. And I, for sure, don’t like that they do it to other people. People that are different don’t need to be criticised about it. It’s not their fault.”

He said the bullies threw milk and food at him, adding: “They call me ugly. They say I have no friends.”

The minute-long film got 22million views after being posted on Facebook last Friday, and grabbed the attention of stars including Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham, Justin Bieber and Snoop Dogg on Instagram.

J-LO wrote: “You are not alone Keaton, we are here. There is no room in this world for bullying or hate of any kind.” Bieber endorsed the anti-bullying message to his 94.6 million Instagram followers. Singer Demi Lovato told Keaton: “Just know you’re not alone.”

Captain America star Chris Evans invited Keaton to the premiere of the Avengers film in LA. Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 13, said she wanted to be pals with Keaton of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill said the bullies were just jealous. Now a crowdfundi­ng page for Keaton’s future education has raised over €45,000.

People that are different don’t need to be criticised about it. It’s not their fault KEATON JONES

BULLIED SCHOOLBOY BACKED BY STARS

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