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Police investigating after rugby ball kicked from height into Brentford stadium during Premier League match

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Place, T. (2026, October 20). Police investigating after rugby ball kicked from height into Brentford stadium during Premier League match. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/met-police-brentford-liverpool-premier-league-rugby-ball-b1301547.html

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During a Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool on Saturday, a rugby ball was kicked from a height into the stadium. Brentford confirmed that the incident has been referred to the police as it deemed dangerous. The club is cooperating with authorities in their investigation to identify those responsible and may result in criminal prosecution.

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During a Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford Football Club on Saturday, an incident occurred where a rugby ball was kicked from a height into the stadium. The ball passed over stands and onto the pitch before being removed by staff. In response to this "dangerous" act, Brentford released a statement on Monday confirming that they had referred the matter to the police. The club emphasized their commitment to matchday safety for fans, staff, players, and officials, stating that such behavior could result in criminal prosecution if an offense is confirmed. Police are currently investigating to identify those responsible and determine if any laws were broken.

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The ball appears to pass over the stand and into the stadium, with a member of staff then seen taking the ball away from the pitch. asserted

member → appear → pitch

Brentford released a statement on Monday, confirming that the “dangerous” act had been referred to the police. asserted

act → release → police

The statement read: “Brentford Football Club is aware of an incident involving an item being kicked from a height towards the field of play during Saturday’s match against Liverpool. asserted

item → read → Liverpool

“The matter has been referred to the police and the club is supporting the relevant authorities in their investigation to help identify those responsible and take appropriate action, which may result in criminal prosecution. uncertain

which → refer → prosecution

“The matchday safety of fans, staff, players and officials is of utmost importance, and the club will support all efforts to ensure action is taken.” asserted

action → support → efforts

“Officers are making enquiries to establish if any offences have been committed.” asserted

offences → make → enquiries

Police investigating after rugby ball kicked from height into Brentford stadium during Premier League match

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