Coventry City: 14-year-old hands himself to police over Bradley Lowery video
Police investigate social media video
West Midlands Police said a 14-year-old had handed himself in after footage circulated online. The video appeared to show a supporter taunting Sunderland with a photograph of Bradley Lowery during Saturday’s Premier League fixture.
Police acknowledged the distress caused to the community and the family. Officers were keeping the family updated and working alongside Coventry City and Sunderland.
Coventry responds to footage
Coventry City said on Sunday it was investigating the video. The club’s statement followed the footage appearing on social media after its match against Sunderland.
Gemma Lowery speaks out
Bradley’s mother, Gemma Lowery, issued a statement through the Bradley Lowery Foundation, which raises funds and awareness to support children with cancer. She said her son deserved to be remembered with love rather than hate.
Lowery recalled how happy Bradley had been on the day shown in the image, describing those moments as precious because they were rare. She said seeing the memory used cruelly had hurt her, and hoped the club would act and the boy’s family would help him understand the impact of his actions.
Key points
- A 14-year-old went to West Midlands Police over a video involving Bradley Lowery’s photograph.
- The footage appeared to show a fan taunting Sunderland during Saturday’s Premier League match.
- Coventry City said it was investigating the video.
- Police said they were working with both clubs and updating the family.