Boy arrested after taunting Sunderland fans with Bradley Lowery photo

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 09:47 · Archive

A 14-year-old Coventry City fan was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and subsequently bailed after footage emerged on social media showing him appearing to taunt Sunderland supporters with a photograph of Bradley Lowery. The incident occurred during Coventry's 3-1 Premier League victory at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday.

Bradley Lowery was a Sunderland supporter who died aged six in 2017 after being diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. He captured the hearts of football supporters across the country with his courage.

Bradley's mother, Gemma, issued an emotional statement in response. She wrote that so much of Bradley's short life was spent battling cancer and enduring treatments no child should face. 'To see such a beautiful memory used in such a cruel way really does make my heart hurt,' she posted on Instagram. Through the Bradley Lowery Foundation, which raises funds and awareness to help and support children with cancer, she said her 'beautiful boy deserves to be remembered with love, not hate'. She added she did not want hatred directed at the teenager involved, but wanted him to learn from his actions.

Coventry City said they did not tolerate offensive behaviour and would liaise with the relevant authorities. West Midlands Police said they understood the upset the video had caused and were keeping Bradley's family updated as the investigation continued.

How it is being reported

• Boy arrested following Bradley Lowery tauntPolice are investigating an incident at Coventry's Premier League match with Sunderland on Saturday.BBC Coventry And Warwickshire · 3 Nov, 09:21
• Police update on boy, 14, arrested after 'heartbreaking' Bradley Lowery taunt at Coventry City gameIt took place during the game against Sunderland at the CBS ArenaCoventryLive · 2 Nov, 11:53
• Boy, 14, hands himself into police after vile Bradley Lowery taunt at Coventry City gameA 14-year-old boy has handed himself in to police after footage appeared to show a young Coventry City supporter taunting Sunderland fans with a photograph of Bradley LoweryCoventryLive · 1 Nov, 20:58
• Boy hands himself in after Bradley Lowery tauntPolice are investigating an incident at Coventry's Premier League match with Sunderland on Saturday.BBC Coventry And Warwickshire · 1 Nov, 19:38

In this story: Bradley Lowery · Gemma Lowery · Coventry City · Sunderland · West Midlands Police · Coventry Building Society Arena

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