Two men have been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency following the football match between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland.
South Yorkshire Police said they had arrested the two men, aged 31 and 27, on Saturday and they were in police custody.
Police had earlier said they were investigating after fans appeared to mock the death of mascot Bradley Lowery during Friday’s match at Hillsborough.
The Sunderland fan captured the nation’s heart during his battle with neuroblastoma, but succumbed to the illness aged six in 2017.
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He was a mascot for his beloved club and, in the months before his death, led England out at Wembley alongside former Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe.
A spokesman for the force said: “Officers have arrested two men in connection to an ongoing investigation into public order offences following a football match.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and continue to urge anyone who believes they have information that can assist to get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101.”
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