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Bradley Lowery: Two held over 'taunts' aimed at Sunderland fans

By Julia Bryson

BBC News

Two men have been arrested following reports of football supporters using an image of Bradley Lowery to taunt opposition fans.

An investigation was launched following Sheffield Wednesday's Friday night home match against Sunderland.

Bradley supported the North East club before he died of cancer aged six in 2017.

South Yorkshire Police said two men - aged 31 and 27 - are being held on suspicion of outraging public decency.

They were arrested on Saturday evening and both remain in custody.

Sheffield Wednesday previously said it would support the investigation after an image of the alleged public order offence appeared online.