READERS have been showering support on a Cumbrian teenager who left school prematurely due to bullying after he spoke about managing his own company at the age of just 17.

Oliver Hodgson is behind Platinum Live, a live events and digital communications company.

Mr Hodgson left school at the age of 15 with no GCSEs because of the bullying that he faced.

However he has gone from strength to strength since then, registering Platinum Live as a limited company in March last year. Among his clients is the Kendal Calling music festival.

David Kirkwood said: “Congratulations young fella. You should consider motivational speaking as there would be many young people going through what you did and would need to hear your story.”

Sharon Dixon said: “Well done, wishing you all the best in life.”

Mary Pearson said: “Well done, hate bullies.”

Fiona Lyn Kilgallon said: “Congratulations on all that you have accomplished so far... so sorry that you had to suffer the dreadful experience of being the victim of bullying! Keep going forward, you’re a strong courageous young man, well done.”

Dawn Mckellar said: “Well done young man. You sure showed those bullies!”

Kath Dwyer said: “Well done you and wishing you all the very best! You show those bullies!”

Brenda Jefferson said: “Well done young man.”

Christopher Wilde said: “Good luck and well done.”

Stacey Lippitt said: “Bullying can be the absolute worst. Well done and be proud of yourself... you deserve it.”

Magicharp said: “What an inspiration you are. Best wishes for health, wealth and happiness.”

John Watson-Rigg said: “Well done and good luck.”

Snoop Catty Cat said: “Well done, buddy.”