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Brentford FC works with police after object launched at stadium
English Premier League club Brentford is cooperating with law enforcement to identify those responsible for an incident during Saturday's match against Liverpool. A rugby ball was reportedly kicked from a nearby rooftop toward the Gtech Community Stadium during the fixture.
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Brentford Football Club announced on Monday that it is working alongside police following the unusual incident that occurred during their Premier League encounter with Liverpool at the weekend. The club confirmed that an object, described as a rugby ball, appeared to have been deliberately launched from a rooftop adjacent to their west London stadium.
The incident took place during Saturday's match, which saw Brentford suffer a defeat at home. The club has not disclosed whether the projectile caused any damage or posed a safety risk to spectators or staff.
Officials at Brentford have pledged full cooperation with investigating officers to establish the identities of those involved in the incident. The club has not issued any further statement regarding potential consequences or security measures being considered in response to the occurrence.
The Gtech Community Stadium, which opened in 2019, has hosted numerous high-profile matches since its completion. This incident marks an unusual disruption during a competitive Premier League fixture.