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Police launch inquiry after suspected crush leaves four critically injured at Brixton gig
The Guardian|December 17, 2022
Eight people were injured, including four who are in a critical condition, after an apparent crowd crush at a concert at the O2 Academy Brixton in London.
- Matthew Weaver
Police launch inquiry after suspected crush leaves four critically injured at Brixton gig

The Metropolitan police have launched an investigation into what they said was an “extremely distressing” incident at a performance by the Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Asake. The artist, whose London concert dates sold out within minutes when tickets went on sale in September, said he was praying for those injured, amid claims hundreds of people entered without tickets.

Police were called to the venue in south London at about 9.35pm on Thursday after reports that a large number of people were attempting to force entry. They found people with “injuries believed to have been caused by crushing”.

Of the eight taken to hospital, four are still in a critical condition. Two more people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Writing on Instagram, Asake said: “My heart is with those who were injured last night and caused any form of discomfort. I pray you get well soonest.

“I am also in the process of reaching out to individuals. I still do not have the full brief from the venue management themselves as to what led to the disruption at the entrance of the Brixton Academy, but we are thankful that all was peaceful at the end.

“For my people who enjoyed the beginning of my performance, I am sorry that it was cut short. Thank you for your unbelievable love London. I love you too much! I’m looking forward to seeing you again in a bit!”

Asake had urged fans not to come to the 4,921-capacity venue without tickets for another concert last Sunday.

This story is from the December 17, 2022 edition of The Guardian.

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