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

Brentford report ‘dangerous’ incident to police that occurred during the Bees’ match against Liverpool…

By Tom Place · Evening Standard

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:34 AM

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Police are investigating after a rugby ball was kicked into Brentford's stadium during their match against Liverpool.
Video footage captured a man kicking the ball from an overlooking building toward the field of play.
Brentford condemned the incident as dangerous and referred the matter to authorities to pursue possible criminal prosecution.

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Police are investigating an incident where a rugby ball was kicked into the Gtech Community Stadium during Brentford's Premier League match against Liverpool. Online video footage showed a man seemingly kicking the ball from a nearby building overlooking the ground, sending it over the stand toward the pitch before staff removed it.

Brentford reported the matter to authorities, condemning the action as dangerous and potentially harmful. The club confirmed it is cooperating with the Metropolitan Police to identify those responsible, warning that the incident could lead to criminal prosecution.

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

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