Boy arrested over Bradley Lowery taunt at Coventry match

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 16:53 · Archive

A teenager was arrested after allegedly taunting Sunderland supporters with a photograph of Bradley Lowery during Coventry City's Premier League match on Saturday.

A teenager was arrested after allegedly displaying a photograph of Bradley Lowery to visiting Sunderland supporters during Coventry City's home Premier League match on Saturday, 31 October. Bradley Lowery, a young Sunderland fan, died aged six from cancer in 2017 and became widely known following his battle with neuroblastoma.

The boy, who cannot be identified, handed himself to police following the alleged incident and was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence. He was later bailed with conditions as investigations continue.

Coventry City supporters have since organised a fundraising campaign for the Bradley Lowery Foundation. The appeal, launched by supporters Michael Mogan and his twin daughters Hattie and Alice, called the alleged taunt unacceptable, stating that whilst there had been 'banter' between the two sets of supporters during the match, there was also 'a good deal of mutual respect and camaraderie'.

How it is being reported

• Teen arrested after 'vile Bradley Lowery taunt' at Sky Blues' Premier League matchA teenager has been bailed after handing himself into police following the alleged incidentBirminghamLive · 3 Nov, 16:31
• Police arrest 14-year-old boy following Bradley Lowery taunt at Coventry matchBlack Cats fan Bradley captured the hearts of the football world when he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer.Express & Star · 3 Nov, 10:37
• Boy hands himself in to police over Bradley Lowery taunt at Coventry-SunderlandBradley captured the hearts of the football world when he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. He died aged six in 2017.Express & Star · 1 Nov, 17:14

In this story: Bradley Lowery · Coventry City · Sunderland · Bradley Lowery Foundation

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