article_snippet.sent: More than 1,500 people have come out in support of Gareth Blanks after the attack that saw he kicked and punched more than 20 times.
article_snippet.sent: An online support group called Support Gareth, which has already attracted over 1,500 likes on Facebook with several leaving messages of support.
article_snippet.sent: As a mum, it was horrific to see.
article_snippet.sent: All the support Gareth Blanks has got has been a tremendous help and we are so grateful. '
article_snippet.sent: The physical scars will heal a lot quicker than the mental ones.'
article_snippet.sent: There is a lot I would like to say about the people responsible need - but I can't. '
article_snippet.sent: It was almost pack activity. '