A 14-year-old boy has turned himself in to the West Midlands Police following the circulation of a video on social media that allegedly shows a fan taunting Sunderland supporters with a photograph of Bradley Lowery during a Premier League match on Saturday.

Bradley Lowery was a Sunderland fan who tragically passed away at the age of six in 2017 due to neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer.

In response to the incident, Coventry City stated on Sunday that they are conducting an investigation into the video footage. Bradley’s mother, Gemma Lowery, also issued a statement through the Bradley Lowery Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting children with cancer.

West Midlands Police confirmed that an investigation is currently underway.

“We are aware of a video circulating on social media showing an incident at Coventry City’s Premier League match with Sunderland,” the police explained in a statement.

“A thorough investigation has been launched, and a 14-year-old boy has since handed himself in and will be spoken with in due course.

“We understand the upset and outrage this video has caused in the community and to the victim’s family, and our officers are keeping them up to date with the progress of our investigation and working closely alongside both football clubs.”

Coventry City also acknowledged the video, emphasizing that the club does not tolerate offensive behavior and will work with the relevant authorities.

In her statement, Gemma Lowery expressed that her “beautiful boy deserves to be remembered with love, not hate.”

“As Bradley’s mam, this is heartbreaking, especially as it’s one of my favorite photographs of him. Just look at that smile,” she stated.

Gemma recalled, “I remember that day like it was yesterday. He was so happy, having so much fun. Those moments were precious because they were few and far between.

“So much of Bradley’s short life was spent battling cancer and enduring treatments no child should ever face.

“To see such a beautiful memory used in such a cruel way really does make my heart hurt.

“We are a football-loving family who follow Sunderland home and away. I’m all for football banter, but surely mocking a child who died from cancer is not banter?

“I hope the club takes appropriate action and the young lad’s family help him understand how hurtful his actions were.”

Gemma concluded by stating that she does not wish for any “hatred directed” toward the young fan but hopes for suitable action from the club.