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Outpouring of support for Everton’s Aaron Lennon following detainment under Mental Health Act

Published 08:23 3 May 2017 BST

Updated 08:23 3 May 2017 BST

Rich Cooper
Outpouring of support for Everton’s Aaron Lennon following detainment under Mental Health Act

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There has been a huge outpouring of support for Everton winger Aaron Lennon following news of his detainment under the Mental Health Act.

Police were called to a location in Salford on Sunday afternoon, believed to be a busy road close to the M602, where he was negotiated with for 20 minutes, according to a report from the Daily Mail. Officers believed he was in a precarious situation and were concerned for his welfare. Everton commented, saying that Lennon was "receiving care and treatment for a stress-related illness." News of Lennon's admission has sparked a huge response on social media, with professionals and fans alike showing their support for the 30-year-old. https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/status/859645818311233537 https://twitter.com/davidpreece12/status/859553031213527040 https://twitter.com/starfish1603/status/859656898353692672 https://twitter.com/frankbrunoboxer/status/859656752639479812 https://twitter.com/RichardBuxton_/status/859531932367040512 https://twitter.com/LowerGwladysLad/status/859655384658829312 https://twitter.com/davidcoldwell/status/859657963413397504    

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