THERE have been some rather nasty things said on social media about poor young Bethany Bright who has had to have part of her leg amputated.

Mind you, that’s nothing new, there seems to be quite an army of insidious beings who revel in other people’s misfortune. Cowards, hiding behind their keyboards.

And Bethany’s crime? Well, she attended an unauthorised bike meet.

Yes, it’s now down to the police and authorities to get to the bottom of what these events are all about and end them - before someone else is badly hurt.

In the meantime, the residents of the borough can help get some justice for Bethany.

Her family are desperate for witnesses to identify the people featured in our front-page images. And there are bound to readers out there who know who they are.

Bethany was smashed into by a bike during the gathering in Manorway, Corringham. After this happened the motorbike involved was loaded into a van which had words to the effect of Essex Vehicle Hire written on the side.

Bethany now faces a very different life to the one she faced before going to that fateful event - and she needs the public’s help.

Her cousin Danny angrily told how after the collision a guy packed up his bike, put it into a van and drove off...while Bethany lay in a critical condition.

So, for the sake of Bethany and her family, take a few moments to look at our images and see if you can help catch those responsible.