The two men who were spotted mocking the death of Sunderland fan, Bradley Lowery, have been arrested.
Pictures were posted online of two football fans mockingly laughing while holding up a picture of Bradley during Sunderland’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday on Friday.
The young fan passed away in 2017 at the age of six after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer.
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Sheffield Wednesday issued an apology after a picture of the two fans was posted online.
“We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police,” a statement from the club read.
“We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour. We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley’s family and friends.”
🚨 Two men have been arrested following reports of football supporters using an image of Bradley Lowery to taunt opposition fans.
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The two men were then arrested shortly after, with South Yorkshire police revealing a 27-year-old and a 31-year-old man were being held on suspicion of outraging public decency.
“Officers have arrested two men in connection to an on-going investigation into public order offences following a football match. Yesterday (29 September) two men were reported to have carried out an act of outraging public decency following the Sheffield Wednesday V Sunderland fixture held at Hillsborough.” the statement reads.
“Officers have this evening (30 September) arrested two men aged 31 and 27 on suspicion of outraging public decency. They both remain in police custody.”