Notorious Pitch Invader Arrested After Joining Australia at Rugby League Ashes Test

Daniel ‘Jarvo’ Jarvis, a notorious English prankster known as Jarvo 69, infiltrated the Australian rugby league team before the Ashes match against England by joining their lineup during the national anthem and linking arms with player Cameron Munster. The incident, which was initially unnoticed by players including Munster, was captured on BBC footage and quickly led to Jarvis's arrest by Merseyside Police. Authorities confirmed that Jarvis, a 37-year-old from Gravesend, Kent, was detained on suspicion of possession of articles for use in fraud and fraud by false representation, and was taken in for questioning. Jarvis later posted on Facebook about his arrest from a police cell, humorously referencing his intrusion and promising to release a video. The prank highlights ongoing security challenges at sporting events and has drawn attention due to Jarvis's history of audacious stunts, including a previous incident involving a football broadcast. The case underscores the serious legal consequences of pitch invasions in the UK, where such acts are criminal offenses with potentially severe penalties.