For all whom this concerns:

As parents of the boys involved in the making of the William Paul website we were very concerned and angry how the paper implied that the boys tried to belittle or hurt Mr Paul in any way by nothing other as a prank which has been blew out of all proportion. We have talked to the boys and they have assured us that never at any time was there any malice or hurt intended. We ourselves know (click Mr.Paul!!) Mr Paul for the likeable character that he is and wish to apologise to him on behalf of everyone concerned for any embarrassment involved in the making of this website. We do not attempt to justify their actions in any way but to label them as ‘sicko’s’ or ‘tormentors’ is absolutely ridiculous as anyone who knows them can verify. These were teenagers who have learned from their mistake and realise the stupidity of the making of the website.  The parents: