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Published 08:36 24 May 2022 BST
Anthony Joshua has shown his support for Raheem (Photo: Getty)[/caption]
Boxer Anthony Joshua along with footballers Jadon Sancho and Ashley Williams have all sent private messages of support to Raheem's mum on Instagram.
The schoolboy also received messages of support from football manager Chris Hughton, pundit Gary Neville and Olympic BMX biker Kye Whyte via his mum's account.
US basketball player Gerald Green also plans on calling Raheem directly, Shantal told PA.
She said: “Here’s so many people just in different places that have been so generous, and I did not expect what has happened so I am truly, truly grateful for it.”
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Football pundit Gary Neville shared his support for Raheem Bailey (Photo: Getty Images)[/caption]
A GoFundMe page set up by Raheem's family hit the £100k milestone overnight on Monday - within just four days of the fundraiser being created.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council said all campuses at Abertillery Learning Community would be closed on Monday.
It said: “Abertillery Learning Community is working with Gwent Police in relation to an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault on the secondary campus. All campuses at Abertillery Learning Community will be closed tomorrow on health and safety grounds. Learners will access blended learning for Monday, 23rd May. The safety and well-being of learners and staff remains of paramount importance to the Learning Community and the Local Authority at all times.”
Gwent Police also confirmed they were investigating the assault and supporting the family over the weekend. https://twitter.com/gwentpolice/status/1528477257651691522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1528477257651691522%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itv.com%2Fnews%2Fwales%2F2022-05-23%2Fschool-trust-closes-after-boy-lost-finger-fleeing-bullies Superintendent Vicki Townsend said: “Since we received this report, on Wednesday 18 May, there has been significant interest and coverage of this. I would urge people to think about the impact their social media posts and commentary could have on those affected, as the police investigation continues.” Anyone with any information that could help the ongoing police investigation has been urged to call the police on 101, quoting incident number 2200165495. Related links:
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