Coventry fan, 14, hands himself in after Bradley Lowery taunt
A 14-year-old boy has surrendered to West Midlands Police after being identified in a video taunting Sunderland fans with an image of the late Bradley Lowery. The incident, which took place at a Coventry City match, has prompted an official investigation and a statement from the victim's mother.
Why it matters
This case underscores the intersection of social media behavior, football culture, and the legal consequences of offensive conduct targeting grieving families.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Susie Rack West Midlands Press Association Black Cats fan Bradley died at the age of six in 2017 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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