A BOY who dreads going to school because of bullies now has friends for life after scores of bikers surprised him outside his home with an impressive ride-out.

Kane Davis, 12, who is mad about motorbikes, held both hands over his mouth as a convoy of more than 50 motorcycles roared down the street.

The Clacton County High School pupil has severe autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as depression and anxiety exacerbated by a lifetime of taunting.

When parents Claire and Ian Davis, who has been a biker all his life, saw a segment on ITV’s This Morning featuring Bikes Against Bullying - an organisation riding to the rescue of bullied children - he had a brainwave.

Facebook searches led to Paul Riddleston, 58, a member of both Revved Up, in Walton, and Fossils Café, in Clacton, who helped organised the ride-out with his wife, Melanie.

Kane said: “I felt like I was about to pass out because my dad said there would be between five and ten cars. I felt emotional knowing all these bikers were here for me. There was tears of joy, and I was happy.”

Reading a handwritten letter, Kane thanked the bikers for showing him he has “support and friends”.

He added: “I’d like to thank Paul and his wife for arranging it. You have given me hope and courage. The bullies have been making me sad and angry but now I feel a lot better. You will all be in my heart every day of my life.”

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Buzzing - Kane Davis post-ride on a Triumph Rocket motorbike

The surprise brought Kane’s family including dad Ian, 39, to tears.

He said: “It was overwhelming because it’s not that often I get to see my son so happy. This was the first time he’s been out of the house in months.

“Every day I pick him Kane up from school, he’s in tears and it’s hard to see. Then when he is home, he shuts himself away.

“I’m just hoping this will give him a boost of self-esteem and for him to see he’s not alone.”

Kane has been bullied all his life and was home schooled for about two years before begging his parents to re-enrol him at school.

However, since being back in school, Mr Davis says his health has gone downhill alongside his enthusiasm.

He said: “Kane has no interest in schoolwork and doesn’t like leaving the house because of what’s going on. It’s a battle to get him to school.

“He’s not a typical child and can’t decipher what’s a laugh and what’s serious when it comes to other children so everything is taken seriously to him.”

A spokesperson from Clacton County High School said: “Staff at Clacton County High School are well aware of Kane’s issues and are supportive of his educational and emotional needs.

“We’re committed to working in partnership with all of our parents and take any accusations of bullying extremely seriously.”