A VILE football fan has been spared jail after he used a graphic image of Bradley Lowry to mock Sunderland fans for a ‘joke’.
Dale Houghton He was seen smiling as he held up a picture of the child who died of cancer when he was six years old Sheffield Wednesday Sunderland match.
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31 years old He admitted to causing the harassmentAnd anxiety and distress after his despicable behavior sparked criticism from all football fans.
Hutton appeared at the Sheffield Crown short The day he escaped from prison.
Instead, he was given a 12-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months.
His sentence comes after Bradley’s mother, Gemma, criticized this “unforgivable” act, which occurred on September 29.
“This photo made me feel so many emotions. I find it difficult to put it into words,” she said in a victim impact statement.
“This is not only disrespectful to Bradley, but to other people who are experiencing the emotional trauma of dealing with cancer.
“This picture comes across in a negative light. I feel bad that these two men used this picture to get a reaction from Sunderland fans. It was unforgivable.”
“I have nothing but fond memories of Bradley.”
The court heard how Houghton’s antics had caused “great public disgust”.
Prosecutor Jade Short said the shamed football fan found it “amusing banter” while smiling throughout.
The court was also told that Houghton lost his job as a window fitter after falling ill and faces a ban from attending matches.
Connie Coombs, defending, said Houghton realized he had been “out of line” and was “disgusted” by his actions.
South Yorkshire police I applied for soccer Ban order.
A 27-year-old man has been released on bail while investigations continue.
Brave Bradley’s battle with vs A rare neuroblastoma that affects children It captured the hearts of the nation.
He was diagnosed with the aggressive disease when he was just 18 months old, and tumors had spread to his chest, lungs, lymph nodes, bones and bone marrow.
After major surgery and grueling chemotherapy, he recovered and went into remission for 18 months.
But the cancer returned in 2016, as his family faced the crushing blow that his disease had taken.
The football-obsessed youngster had developed a close relationship with the Sunderland captain Jermain DefoeWhich led him onto the field a few matches ago.
Tragically, Bradley died in July 2017 in the arms of his devastated parents, and Defoe paid for it. A sentimental tribute to his “best friend”..
Speaking after Houghton pleaded guilty last month, the former England star said he did too “Dismay and sadness.”
Defoe said: “My thoughts at this time are with Gemma and Karl [Bradley’s parents]who should not have to deal with such incidents, but should be commended for the great work they are doing with the Bradley Lowry Foundation in memory of their son.
“I urge the public to stand behind the family and continue to support the Foundation and its projects.
“Bradley was one of the most inspiring kids the world has ever seen, and he will never stop inspiring us.
“We love and miss you, Brad. Love you, best friend forever.”
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