The Latest Breaking News from Dale Houghton

Football fan who mocked mascot Bradley Lowery avoids immediate jail

The judge described Dale Houghton’s actions as ‘utterly appalling’.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Bradley Lowery: Football fan who mocked cancer death of child mascot is spared jail

Sheffield Wednesday supporter Dale Houghton taunted tragic death of young Sunderland mascot at match in October

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Jermain Defoe ‘appalled’ by football fan who mocked death of young mascot

Defoe said that mascot Bradley Lowery was ‘one of the most inspirational children this world has ever seen’.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Actions of fan who mocked death of young mascot ‘utterly deplorable’, says judge

Dale Houghton admitted a public order offence at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court following an incident at Sheffield Wednesday’s clash with Sunderland.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Man charged after football fans allegedly ‘mock’ death of young Sunderland mascot Bradley Lowery

Pictures showed two men apparently laughing at a photo of Bradley Lowery who died of cancer aged six in 2017

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Man to appear in court after football fans ‘mock’ death of young mascot

Pictures showed two men apparently laughing at a photo of Bradley Lowery who died of cancer aged six in 2017.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Man, 31, charged with public order offence after Sheffield Wednesday fans ‘seen mocking death of Bradley Lowery’

Fans on both sides were outraged when the alleged offensive images mocking Bradley gained traction online

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Bradley Lowery: man charged over ‘taunt’ at football match

Arrest made after reports that image of deceased young mascot was displayed at football ground to goad Sunderland fans

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023