MANCHESTER UNITED duo Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard have leapt to the defence of an autistic boy who was the victim of alleged bullying on a video circulated on Twitter.

The clip, which has now been taken down, appears to show one boy slapping the victim and then making him kiss his female friend's shoes.

Others can be heard laughing in the background.

The black boy is also allegedly racially abused by the two white aggressors before another boy steps in claiming to be his brother.

The incident took place on playing fields in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Rashford, who appears to know the victim, tweeted out: "This is a lovely young boy with autism.

"The other 2 in the video, I have no words to describe. The video speaks for itself.

"I got you my guy, always. I appreciate the love and support you send me constantly.

"Keep that head of yours high. Love, your friend, MR."

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