A woman has died and two others remain critically injured after a crush at the Brixton O2 Academy.
A woman has died after being injured in a crush at a gig at London’s Brixton O2 Academy that left several others hurt.
The concert, by Afro-pop singer Asake, had to be abandoned part-way through after a “large number of people” tried to force their way inside on Thursday, the Met Police said.
Rebecca Ikumelo was among those injured and died in hospital on Saturday morning, the Met said.
The 33-year-old was from Newham in east London, officers added.
Two other women aged 21 and 23 remain in a critical condition, police said.
Videos on social media showed the crowd stretching from the road outside to the venue’s doors.
Speaking at the scene on Friday, Ch Supt Colin Wingrove said: “I’d like to extend my sympathies to all those who have been affected.
“Having seen some of the really upsetting images on social media our thoughts are with them,” he added.
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