Bradley Lowery mocked? Boy hands himself in to police after taunt during Coventry City Sunderland

Bradley Lowery (right), who died aged six in July 2017, suffered from a rare form of ‌cancer which spreads rapidly across the body. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Coventry City is investigating footage appearing to show one of its ​supporters taunting Sunderland with a photo of late ‌young supporter Bradley Lowery during their ​Premier League match, the club ⁠said on Sunday.

Lowery, who died aged six in July 2017, suffered from a rare form of ‌cancer which spreads rapidly across the body. He became known nationally ‌as he accompanied the team in ‌taking ⁠to the pitch before matches.

British media ⁠reports said that a 14-year-old boy had handed himself in to West Midlands Police, who launched an ​investigation after footage ‌circulated on social media appearing to show an individual in the Coventry section displaying an image of Lowery during Sunderland’s ‌3-1 defeat on Saturday.

“Coventry City FC ​is aware of footage circulating on social media in connection with ⁠an incident during our Premier League fixture against Sunderland,” the club said in a ‌statement.

“The club does not tolerate offensive behaviour and will liaise with the relevant authorities to determine the appropriate course of action.”

Lowery, Bradley’s mother, issued a statement on Sunday through the Bradley Lowery Foundation, ‌which supports children and families affected by serious ​illness.

“As his (Bradley’s) mum, this breaks my heart. Behind that photo is a ⁠little boy who was loved beyond measure,” she ⁠said. “I hope the club takes appropriate action and the young lad’s family ‌helps him understand how hurtful his actions were.”