Brixton Academy: What transpired during stampede during singer Asake's concert?

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake was to perform at Brixton Academy in London on December 17 at 19:00 GMT. Smaller groups of people entered the venue in time. Asake performed some songs. But an update released from the singer’s Twitter account said, “Please do not come to Brixton Academy if you do not have a valid ticket.”

What social media videos showed

The Internet flooded with videos of what happened outside the Brixton Academy after 21:00 GMT.
• Hundreds of people refused to enter the venue.


• People were wrestled, kicked, and punched by the Police.

• People were seen unconscious on the ground.

• A woman was slapping a police officer in the face.

• A woman died in the incident.

Twitter user @__93_Mide says Police have left people freezing in an alley locked Asake off.

Confirmed facts

The founder of Brixton Soup Kitchen, Solomon Smith, witnessed Police moving the barriers. He cannot make out if they are helping the people or blocking them, as in his Twitter and Instagram videos.

As confirmed from the videos posted on social media, Asake performed on the stage. After completing a few songs, he announced that the show must end then and there. A more precise explanation followed his announcement by a staff member. He said there were some 3,000 people outside who had breached the door. Hence, they must vacate the venue for the safety of every individual. He made a promise to refund the ticket price.

There has yet to be a confirmation on the timing of these events. The Police stated that the authorities called them at 21:30 GMT.

The Met confirmed the death of two women on December 19. These women were seen at the entrance hall and reported as critically injured at the scene.

FAQs:

1. How many people died in the Brixton Academy crush?
   Two women have been reported dead as of now, and several injured.
2. At what time did the Brixton Academy crash happened?
   If social media videos are to be believed, the incident took place after 21:00 GMT.
3. Who was performing at O2 Brixton Academy before the crush took place?
   Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Asake.