Brentford Call Police After Rugby Ball Thrown at Gtech Stadium During Liverpool Match
Brentford have referred a serious matchday safety incident to police after a rugby ball was kicked from a high-rise flat towards the Gtech Community Stadium during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Liverpool.
Police investigation begins after stadium incident
Video circulated online showing the ball travelling from above the ground during the fixture. It appeared to strike the roof of the East Stand before falling back down in the direction of the playing surface, with a member of Brentford’s coaching staff subsequently seen taking it away.
The stadium forms part of a wider local development and is surrounded by residential apartment blocks. Brentford said the act posed a potential risk to everybody inside the venue.
- The club said it was aware that an object had been kicked from a height towards the field of play during the Liverpool match.
- Brentford described the behaviour as dangerous and capable of causing serious harm.
- The matter has been passed to police, with the club assisting efforts to establish who was responsible.
- The investigation could lead to criminal prosecution.
- Brentford stressed that the safety of supporters, players, officials and staff remains its foremost matchday concern.
Liverpool recover to take the points
The incident came during an eventful afternoon in west London. Keane Lewis-Potter put Brentford ahead, only for Victor Munoz to restore parity for Liverpool.
Alexander Isak then scored late on to give Liverpool a 2-1 away win. The result lifted Liverpool above Brentford into fifth in the Premier League, while the Bees dropped to sixth.
Brentford turn attention to Hull City
Police will continue work to identify the person involved in the stadium incident, while Brentford prepare for their next fixture against Hull City next Sunday.
After a defeat that ended with Liverpool taking a valuable victory, Brentford will seek an immediate response on the pitch while maintaining close attention to safety arrangements around the Gtech Community Stadium.
