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Boy, 14, hands himself into police after sickening Bradley Lowery chant in Sunderland game

A 14-year-old boy has handed himself in to police after footage appeared to show a Coventry supporter taunting Sunderland fans with a picture of Bradley Lowery.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:48 PM
Boy, 14, hands himself into police after sickening Bradley Lowery chant in Sunderland game
Key Things to Know
  • A 14-year-old boy handed himself into police after a video showed a fan mocking Sunderland fans with Bradley Lowery's photo.
  • The incident occurred during Coventry City's 3-1 Premier League victory over Sunderland.
  • West Midlands Police launched an investigation and confirmed officers will speak with the teenager.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A 14-year-old boy handed himself in to West Midlands Police following widespread outrage over social media footage captured during Coventry City's 3-1 Premier League win against Sunderland. The video appeared to show a supporter brandishing a photograph of Bradley Lowery, a Sunderland fan who died from neuroblastoma in 2017 at age six, to mock opposing fans. Police confirmed an investigation is underway and officers will question the teenager.

Coventry City stated the club does not tolerate offensive behavior and is liaising with authorities to determine appropriate action. Bradley's mother, Gemma Lowery, released an emotional statement describing the taunt as heartbreaking while urging the public not to direct hatred at the boy, emphasizing her son's enduring charitable legacy and asking people to remember his life with love rather than cruelty.

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