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Huddersfield video: Syrian boy fundraiser 'spent on relocation' | Huddersfield video: Syrian boy fundraiser 'spent on relocation' |
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Money raised for a Syrian boy who was filmed being attacked at a school will be spent on relocating his family, a solicitor said. | Money raised for a Syrian boy who was filmed being attacked at a school will be spent on relocating his family, a solicitor said. |
The online appeal raised more than £158,000 for the 15-year-old refugee who was dragged to the ground at Almondbury School in Huddersfield. | The online appeal raised more than £158,000 for the 15-year-old refugee who was dragged to the ground at Almondbury School in Huddersfield. |
Tasnime Akunjee, his family's lawyer, said they would stay in West Yorkshire. | Tasnime Akunjee, his family's lawyer, said they would stay in West Yorkshire. |
Remaining funds will be given to charity or used to set up a foundation to help other refugees, he added. | Remaining funds will be given to charity or used to set up a foundation to help other refugees, he added. |
GoFundMe said the appeal was one of its most widely shared and fastest growing of 2018, with donations made from 50 countries. | GoFundMe said the appeal was one of its most widely shared and fastest growing of 2018, with donations made from 50 countries. |
Organiser Mohammed Tahir thanked everyone for their contributions and said it represented a "life-changing" amount for the family. | Organiser Mohammed Tahir thanked everyone for their contributions and said it represented a "life-changing" amount for the family. |
Mr Tahir said: "The donations have slowed down and I feel we are in a position where we can close the campaign. | Mr Tahir said: "The donations have slowed down and I feel we are in a position where we can close the campaign. |
"The donations have now been turned off and I personally would like to thank everyone who supported the cause." | "The donations have now been turned off and I personally would like to thank everyone who supported the cause." |
Footage of the boy being pushed to the ground and having water poured in his face at the school on 25 October was shared widely on social media last week. | Footage of the boy being pushed to the ground and having water poured in his face at the school on 25 October was shared widely on social media last week. |
A 16-year-old boy has been interviewed by police and reported for summons for an offence of assault ahead of a youth court appearance. |
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