October 1st 2023.
Two football fans have been arrested after an incident at a match on Friday night that has caused distress to the family of a young cancer victim.
The photos taken at the Sheffield Wednesday match against Sunderland showed two men holding up a photo of the young boy, Bradley Lowery, and laughing.
Bradley, a Sunderland fan, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer, when he was 18 months old. He tragically passed away in 2017 at the age of six.
The incident was reported to South Yorkshire Police who immediately took action. The two men, aged 27 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency and remain in police custody.
The Bradley Lowery Foundation released a statement thanking Sheffield Wednesday for their quick condemnation of the incident and for the support shown by their fans. The family said: "Like we always say, cancer has no colours - and as we all know it can affect anyone at any time."
The statement from Sheffield Wednesday was quick and decisive. It read: "We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police. We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour. We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley's family and friends."
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers have arrested two men in connection to an on-going investigation into public order offences following a football match...We are in the early stages of our investigation and continue to urge anyone who believes they have information that can assist to get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101."
It is a testament to the legacy of Bradley Lowery that his memory and life have been respected, despite the abhorrent behaviour of a few. The family has asked that everyone lets the police do their job and deal with the low lives, and that they turn the negative into a positive. The family has thanked everyone for their kind words and support, and asked that we share Bradley's beautiful and iconic photo.
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