Brentford, Liverpool and local police
19 October 2026
Brentford have referred a potentially dangerous incident to police after a rugby ball was kicked from a nearby rooftop towards the pitch during Saturday’s Premier League match against Liverpool. The club warned that the stunt could have endangered players, spectators and match officials.
Videos circulated on social media showing a person kicking a rugby ball from a height near the Gtech Community Stadium. Another recording showed stadium staff removing the ball while play continued. Brentford confirmed that it is supporting the authorities in identifying those involved and said the incident could lead to criminal prosecution. No arrests were reported in the supplied articles.