Brief
Met Police investigate rugby ball kicked into Brentford stadium during Liverpool match
Met Police are probing a dangerous incident where a ball was kicked from a height onto the pitch at Brentford's home game against Liverpool.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Met Police confirmed they are investigating an incident in which a rugby ball was kicked from a rooftop onto the pitch at the Gtech Community Stadium during Brentford's Premier League match against Liverpool on 17 October.
What happened
A video posted online shows a man kicking the ball from the top of a building overlooking the stadium. The ball travelled over the stand and landed on the field, where a staff member was seen retrieving it.
What was said
Brentford Football Club issued a statement describing the act as "dangerous" and said the matter had been referred to police, adding that it could lead to criminal prosecution. A Met spokesperson told The Standard that officers are making enquiries to determine whether any offences were committed.
Key facts
- A rugby ball was kicked from a building onto the pitch at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium during the match against Liverpool on 17 October. (standard.co.uk)
- Met Police are investigating the incident and assessing whether any offences were committed. (standard.co.uk)
- Brentford FC called the act dangerous and referred the matter to police, warning it could result in criminal prosecution. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Police probe as rugby ball kicked into Brentford stadium during Premier League match”
