A Sheffield Wednesday supporter shockingly held up a picture of tragic Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery during their heavy Championship defeat to the Black Cats at Hillsborough on Friday evening
Sheffield Wednesday have apologised and launched an investigation alongside South Yorkshire Police after a supporter shockingly held up an image of Bradley Lowery during their side’s defeat to Sunderland.
A picture circulated on social media on Saturday appearing to show a fan holding up a picture of Lowery towards the away end at Hillsborough and laughing alongside a fellow supporter. A statement from Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday afternoon 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.”
Mirror Football have also approached Sunderland AFC for comment. Lowery became a popular figure among the Sunderland faithful amid his fight against neuroblastoma – a rare type of cancer.