Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLiverpool travelled to Brentford last Saturday and left with a 2-1 victory, fighting back from a goal down courtesy of strikes from Victor Munoz and Alexander Isak.Since the clash, in which Brentford were reduced to 10 men against Andoni Iraolas side, footage began circulating online of a rugby ball being kicked into the Gtech Community Stadium.Brentford have now confirmed that the police have been made aware of and launched an investigation into the matter, with the offences nature being dangerous and potentially harmful.Investigation opened into rugby ball-kicking individual during Liverpool vs Brentford clashThe footage appeared to capture a man kicking a rugby ball, from a balcony that overlooked the Gtech, onto the pitch.Another clip shows a member of staff carrying the rugby ball away from the pitch, captioned: Wrong sport, mate. You may like Watch Brentford vs Liverpool: FREE Streams and TV Channels Watch Bournemouth vs Brentford: Live Streams and TV Channels Liverpool pressing for 'bizarre' deal for Yankuba Minteh: report Brentford have now referred the incident to the police, describing the individuals actions as dangerous and potentially very harmful.A club statement issued by the Bees on Monday read: Brentford Football Club is aware of an incident involving an item being kicked from a height towards the field of play during Saturdays match against Liverpool.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Such behaviour is dangerous and potentially very harmful. 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.Brentford stated that the individuals actions may result in criminal prosecution, then affirmed the importance of safety for all fans, staff, players and officials visiting the Gtech.Others can be heard in the video laughing and cheering as the rugby ball was kicked onto the pitch at Brentfords stadium. Liverpool Football Club are yet to comment publicly.The Reds are now positioned fifth in the Premier League standings, having taken 12 points from seven matches.Following their defeat, the Bees are placed sixth, claiming 10 points from their first seven outings. Prior to their clash with Liverpool, Keith Andrews men were undefeated in the Premier League.Liverpool, whose supporters face the highest average pint prices on their European away days this term, will next play Villarreal at home, while Brentford are set to clash with Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Sunday.TOPICSLiverpoolBrentfordKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
