Teenager turns himself in after Bradley Lowery image taunt at Sunderland match
A 14-year-old boy has handed himself in to police after a video appeared to show him using a photograph of Bradley Lowery to taunt Sunderland supporters at Coventry City’s Premier League match against Sunderland. The incident has prompted an investigation and renewed calls for respectful behaviour at football matches.
Bradley, a Sunderland fan, died aged six in 2017 after living with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. His mother, Gemma Lowery, said the image was a favourite memory and that using it to mock supporters was heartbreaking; she asked people not to direct hatred at the boy and urged his family to help him understand the harm caused. Coventry said it was investigating and does not tolerate offensive behaviour.
In short
- A 14-year-old handed himself in after a video of the match circulated.
- Bradley Lowery died aged six from a rare childhood cancer.
- His mother urged understanding and asked people not to target the boy.
Explained simply
Bradley Lowery was a young Sunderland supporter who died in 2017, aged six, after living with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. His family shared parts of his life with the public, and he became well known among football supporters.
Football crowds often include strong rivalries between clubs, but clubs and organisers can take action over abusive or offensive conduct at matches. The case has raised questions about how supporters behave towards one another and how a child involved should be treated.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Boy hands himself into police after Bradley Lowery taunt in Sunderland match”.