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Football fans pay tribute to teenagers who died in River Wear
Overview
Football fans at the Sunderland versus Brighton match held a minute's applause to pay tribute to three teenagers—Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge, and Zara Shaw—who tragically died when their car entered the River Wear in Sunderland.
Key points
- Jackson Duke (17), Luke Etheridge (16), and Zara Shaw (16) died when their car entered the River Wear on 29 September.
- A minute's applause was held before the Sunderland v Brighton match, and Sunderland players wore black armbands.
- Photos of the teenagers were displayed at the Stadium of Light during the tribute.
- A 17-year-old boy who escaped the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail.