Coventry investigate footage of fan taunting Sunderland

Coventry City is investigating a video that appears to show a fan taunting Sunderland with an image of late young supporter Bradley Lowery during their Premier League match, the club announced on Sunday. Bradley Lowery, who passed away at the age of six in July 2017 due to a rare form of cancer, was known for accompanying the team in taking the pitch before matches.

According to British media, a 14-year-old boy turned himself in to West Midlands Police, who initiated an investigation after the footage went viral on social media, allegedly depicting an individual within the Coventry fan section displaying the image during Sunderland's 3-1 loss on Saturday.

Coventry City FC expressed in a statement that they are aware of the circulating footage and do not condone offensive behavior. The club will cooperate with the appropriate authorities to ascertain the suitable action to take. In a separate statement, Bradley Lowery's mother, referencing the incident through the Bradley Lowery Foundation, expressed her heartbreak, stating that the image behind the photo represents a young boy who was dearly loved.

She hoped that the club would take the necessary steps and that the young individual's family would assist him in comprehending the hurtful nature of his actions. Reuters has reached out to Sunderland and West Midlands Police for further comment.