Teenager Arrested Following Alleged Taunts of Late Bradley Lowery at Football Match
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on public order suspicion after a video showed him allegedly taunting Sunderland fans with a photo of Bradley Lowery.
POLICY WIRE — Coventry, UK — A 14-year-old has been taken into custody following social media footage that allegedly depicts a Coventry City supporter taunting Sunderland fans during a match.
The video in question reportedly shows the youth holding up a photograph of Bradley Lowery, the young Sunderland fan who gained international sympathy during his battle with neuroblastoma.
Authorities confirmed that the minor was arrested on suspicion of a public order offense. Following the initial questioning, the boy has been released on bail.
The incident drew attention after the teenager turned himself in to police after the footage began circulating online. Bradley Lowery became a beloved figure in the football community due to his courage while dealing with a rare form of childhood cancer.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
