A Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked the death of tragic Bradley Lowery has pleaded guilty after taunting rival fans with a photo of the Sunderland supporter who died after a battle with cancer aged six.
A judge described the actions of Dale Houghton, 31, as "utterly deplorable," as the Wednesday supporter admitted a public order offence at Sheffield Magistrates' Court today.
Pictures circulated on X, formerly Twitter, showing two men laughing at Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium, with one of them - Houghton - holding up a picture of Bradley to the camera.Sunderland fan Bradley captured the nation's heart during his battle with neuroblastoma, but succumbed to the illness aged six in 2017.
More than £6,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe page set up by Sheffield Wednesday Women's Supporters' Group.The post said: "We are honestly so overwhelmed. We are so thankful to SWFC and all of the fans for showing your support. Man, 24, suffers life-threatening head injuries after being assaulted with metal pole near River Thames in VauxhallAt least 10 people dead after church roof collapsed in Mexico
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