Brentford contact police after man boots rugby ball towards pitch from nearby rooftop
The club condemned the incident during their Liverpool match and warned that those responsible could face criminal prosecution.
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Footage shared online shows the man dropping the ball onto his foot and launching it towards the Gtech Community Stadium, with others gathered around him.
The ball appears to strike the stadium roof. Separate footage filmed inside the ground shows a staff member carrying a rugby ball away from the pitch area while the match continues.
Brentford addressed the incident in a statement on Monday, describing the behaviour as “dangerous and potentially very harmful”.
The club confirmed that the matter had been referred to police and said it was helping the authorities identify those responsible.
It also warned that the investigation “may result in criminal prosecution”, stressing the importance of protecting supporters, staff, players and officials on matchdays.
The incident took place during Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League win at Brentford on 17 October.
The club’s statement did not identify anyone involved or announce an arrest. Its response confirmed that the rooftop incident was being treated as a safety matter.
