Boy hands himself in after Bradley Lowery taunt
A 14-year-old boy has turned himself in to police following a social media incident where he allegedly taunted Sunderland fans with a photo of the late Bradley Lowery. The incident occurred during a Premier League match between Coventry City and Sunderland, drawing widespread condemnation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of fan behavior in professional sports and the emotional impact of using deceased children as targets for football-related taunting.
A 14-year-old boy has handed himself into West Midlands Police after a video posted on social media appeared to show a Coventry City fan taunting opposition Sunderland fans with a photo of Bradley Lowery.
Sunderland fan Bradley, who died aged six in 2017 after being diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, captured the hearts of the football world.
The Sky Blues said they were investigating the video footage from Saturday's Premier League match and Bradley's mother, Gemma, issued an emotional statement.
West Midlands Police said they had begun an investigation. "A 14-year-old boy has since handed himself in and will be spoken with in due course," a spokesperson said.
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