Brentford refer rugby ball incident to police after Liverpool defeat
Brentford are working with police after a rugby ball was kicked from a rooftop toward the pitch during their Premier League match against Liverpool, an incident the club called dangerous.
Brentford have referred a "dangerous" incident to the police after a rugby ball was kicked from a height toward the pitch during their Premier League game against Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium. The club confirmed it is supporting the authorities' investigation.
According to Brentford, a video circulating on social media shows a man standing on a rooftop near the stadium kicking a rugby ball toward the pitch while others laugh and cheer. A separate clip filmed inside the ground shows a member of staff removing the ball from the pitch as play continued.
In its statement, Brentford said such behaviour is dangerous and potentially very harmful. The club said the matter had been reported to police and that it is helping efforts to identify those responsible and take appropriate action, which may include criminal prosecution. Brentford added that the matchday safety of fans, staff, players and officials is of utmost importance and that it will support all efforts to ensure action is taken.
The incident took place during a match Brentford lost 2-1 to Liverpool. The home side finished the game with nine men after Yehor Yarmolyuk and Vitaly Janelt were both sent off in the second half. Brentford are sixth in the league table after the defeat.
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