A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence after a video circulated on social media appearing to show a Coventry City fan taunting Sunderland supporters with a photograph of Bradley Lowery.
Bradley Lowery, a Sunderland fan who died at age six in 2017 after a rare childhood cancer, became widely known in the football community. The teenager handed himself in to West Midlands Police, who are investigating the incident that occurred during Saturday's Premier League match between Coventry City and Sunderland.
Coventry City said they were also reviewing the footage and reiterated that the club does not tolerate offensive behaviour. Bradley's mother, Gemma Lowery, posted an emotional statement on Instagram, saying the use of her son's memory was cruel and that he deserves to be remembered with love, not hate. She urged that the teenager learn from his actions rather than face hatred.
West Midlands Police acknowledged the upset caused and said they were keeping the family updated as the investigation continues.
