Police are investigating footage which appears to show a Coventry supporter using a photo of Bradley Lowery to taunt Sunderland fans during Saturday’s Premier League match between the sides.

Sunderland fan Lowery captured the hearts of the football world during his battle with neuroblastoma - a rare and aggressive type of cancer. He went on to be the club’s mascot and became “best mates” with his idol, striker Jermaine Defoe. He died aged six in 2017.

During Coventry’s 3-1 win over the Black Cats , a young spectator in the home end of the Coventry Building Society Arena was filmed smirking while seeming to point at a picture of Lowery displayed on his phone.

A statement from the Sky Blues read: “Coventry City FC is aware of footage circulating on social media in connection with an incident during our Premier League fixture against Sunderland.

“The club does not tolerate offensive behaviour and will liaise with the relevant authorities to determine the appropriate course of action.”

West Midlands Police…