More than 1,000 bikers accompanying a Swindon student to his prom moved many readers to tears.

The incredible amount of support for Josh Duff from the biker community led to him leading a long convoy to Shaw Ridge Leisure Park on Friday evening for the end-of-school-year event.

The story struck a chord with many people around town and further afield as it cheered up a teenager who had faced years of bullying.

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Here’s what you had to say on the matter.

Lisa Carey said: “Kids, just because your tribe aren't in your school, it doesn't mean that your tribe isn't out there!”

Tracy Hargreaves replied: “That's so right. My son's tribe weren't in school but when he got to uni, he found his people. Don't be disheartened if people don't fit your........

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