Our people were left battling for their life last night as a concert deteriorated into turmoil due to supporters attempting to enter the stadium without tickets, culminating in a probable crush.
Thursday at 9:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Brixton O2 Academy on Stockwell Road, south London, on allegations that a significant number of unticketed concertgoers were attempting to gain access.
When cops arrived outside the venue where Afrobeats musician Asake was scheduled to perform, they discovered a number of persons with “crushing-related injuries.”
No arrests have been made, however detectives from Specialist Crime have initiated an urgent investigation, and the O2 Academy remains cordoned off.
Last night, emergency personnel were dispatched to the Brixton O2 Academy in response to reports of multiple injuries.
Officers of the Metropolitan Police at the incident in Brixton, south London
Four of the eight individuals transported to the hospital remain in critical condition.
Fans were shown on camera clashing with police outside the O2 Academy in Brixton, with one fan being thrown down steps and another being locked in a headlock after punching a police officer in the face.
At least four were left in critical condition with ‘crushing injuries’ following what seemed to be a stampede by non-ticket holders attempting to access the cancelled concert of Nigerian musician Asake.
Dozens of individuals could be seen in viral video footage squeezing through the tight entrance doors, with one partygoer audibly exclaiming, “This is really hazardous.”
In another clip, hundreds of people are seen crammed into an alley adjacent to the venue like sardines.
Last night, police officers stood outside the Brixton O2 Academy.
According to reports, a large throng attempted to gain access to an event without tickets. police were called.
Ade Adelekan, gold commander of the Metropolitan Authorities, characterized the incident as “very disturbing” and urged any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police to do so.
Mr. Adelekan continued, “I am aware that videos are being distributed over social media.” I would ask that people be mindful of what they share and refrain from posting content that could be upsetting to anyone impacted by this occurrence.
When police officers use force, they are aware that they must take responsibility for their conduct. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards will review all evidence, including Body Worn Video video captured by on-scene police.
Regarding a widely publicized video, I can confirm that no police dogs were dispatched to the scene.
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Moment a music fan gets shoved down stairs by cops on Thursday night at the O2 Academy in Brixton
Thursday evening, a lady hits a police officer in the face outside the O2 Academy in Brixton.
The person who tweeted the video claimed, “So the police have sealed off Asake and abandoned a group of people in a frigid alley.”
A lady is seen punching a Metropolitan Police officer in the face before the officer places her in a headlock.
As she is brought to the ground, she is swiftly surrounded by four other officers. It is now unclear whether she was arrested.
Another frightening video depicts a woman arguing with a police officer at the top of the venue’s concrete stairs before being tossed down them by the cop.
The London Ambulance Service informed MailOnline that six people were treated at the site and four were sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The concert of Nigerian superstar Asake (pictured) degenerated into turmoil yesterday night after fans were captured on camera clashing with police outside Brixton’s O2 Academy.
Following chaos on Thursday outside the O2 Academy in Brixton, police interact with music goers.
Thursday night in Brixton, a lady is pushed to the ground after allegedly assaulting a police officer in the face with a bottle.
Asake previously announced on his Instagram account that the event was sold out (pictured)
It was reported that it was summoned to the area about 10:41 p.m.
Social media users accused concertgoers of attempting to enter the venue without a ticket.
It occurred hours after Asake’s Instagram story announcement that the event was sold out.
Lambeth Police stated, ‘Emergency services were dispatched to the O2 Academy in Brixton in response to complaints that a number of people were hurt as a huge crowd attempted to enter without tickets.
Four hospitalized patients are in critical condition. Officers will continue to provide comfort in the area.
Any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police are urged to phone 101 with reference number 6725/15Dec.
Please notify @MetCC on Twitter if you have cell phone footage that could aid the police.
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