Police probe rugby ball incident at Brentford vs Liverpool

Brentford's Premier League clash with Liverpool has made headlines for an unusual reason after a rugby ball was kicked from height towards the pitch during the match, prompting a police investigation.

BBC Sport reports that Brentford say they are "working with the police" following what the club called a "dangerous" incident, in which the rugby ball was kicked from a height towards the pitch during the game (BBC Sport). The Evening Standard confirms that police have officially stated they are investigating after the rugby ball was kicked into the stadium during the match, adding that a video shared online appears to show the incident taking place (Evening Standard).

Amid the more serious investigation, there was also a lighter moment from the stands. The Sun reports that BBC star and comedian Lloyd Griffith went viral after heading a ball while watching the game, with the 43-year-old achieving the feat "after 36 years" as Liverpool beat a nine-man Brentford side 2-1 (The Sun).

Both BBC Sport and the Evening Standard agree on the central facts - that a rugby ball was kicked from height into the stadium during the Premier League fixture, and that it is now the subject of a police investigation (BBC Sport) (Evening Standard). The Sun's story, while set at the same match, focuses on the separate and unrelated viral moment involving Griffith rather than the rugby ball incident itself (The Sun).

Together, the reports paint a picture of an eventful afternoon at the Liverpool game, with Brentford having to deal with a genuine safety concern that has escalated to police involvement, while supporters in the stands also had a more light-hearted moment to talk about.

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