Boy, 14, hands himself into police over Bradley Lowery video

A 14-year-old boy has handed himself over to West Midlands Police following the circulation of a video on social media, which allegedly shows a Sunderland fan taunting fellow Sunderland supporter Bradley Lowery during a Premier League match. Bradley Lowery, a Sunderland fan, passed away in 2017 at the age of six due to neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer.

Coventry City has stated that they are investigating the video footage, while Bradley's mother, Gemma, released a statement through the Bradley Lowery Foundation. The foundation raises funds and awareness to support and assist children battling cancer. West Midlands Police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched, and the 14-year-old boy has since offered to speak with police officers.

The police statement expressed their understanding of the distress caused by the video to both the community and the victim's family, and pledged to keep them informed of the investigation's progress. Coventry City also expressed their commitment to maintaining a respectful environment and will cooperate with relevant authorities.

Gemma Lowery emphasized that her son deserved to be remembered with love, not hate, in her statement. She shared a poignant memory of Bradley, describing his happiest moments spent battling cancer. Gemma expressed her pain at seeing such a cherished memory used in such a cruel manner, stating that mocking a child who had battled cancer was not appropriate banter.

She hoped that the club would take appropriate action and that the young boy's family would help him understand the hurtfulness of his actions. Gemma emphasized that she did not want any further hatred directed towards the fan, but hoped that the club would take appropriate action.