Police say Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, of Newham, died in hospital on Saturday
A woman has died after being injured in an apparent crowdRebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of three people critically injured after fans attempted to gain entry without tickets to a show by the Nigerian artist Asake at the southThe Metropolitan police said Ikumelo, from Newham, east London, died in hospital on Saturday. Two other women, aged 21 and 23, remain in a critical condition.Asake said he was “devastated” and “overwhelmed with grief” by her death.
Florence Eshalomi, the Labour MP for Vauxhall, said: “I visited the site again this morning and I’ve been dreading this news ever since the incident, hoping it would never come. On Friday, Ch Supt Colin Wingrove, the policing commander for Lambeth and Southwark, 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.
“We are also aware of a vast amount of footage on social media and of course this will be examined as part of the investigation along with footage from officers’ body-worn video cameras.”for the submission of photos and videos, and urged anyone with information to come forward.The O2 Academy Brixton said in a statement on Twitter: “All at O2 Academy Brixton and Academy Music Group are deeply saddened by the news of the tragic death of Rebecca Ikumelo.
“Rebecca had her whole life ahead of her and on behalf of all Londoners, I would like to extend my condolences to her family, friends and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Four people in critical condition after crush at Asake concert in BrixtonMet police begin investigation after thousands of people force entry into London venue during Asake concert
Read more »
Police introduce alternative to restraint linked to death of Noongar woman Cherdeena WynneNew police recruits in Western Australia are being trained to use leg straps over the potentially lethal prone restraint, in which a person is held face down on their stomach, often with physical pressure applied.
Read more »
Fousheé: ‘It’s not acceptable for a Black woman to be angry’The US songwriter was making waves with her whisper-quiet R&B-folk. Then she came back with a debut LP stuffed with intense punk-metal. ‘I needed to scream out a few things,’ she says
Read more »
Dentist, tattoo artist to be interviewed as investigation into death of West Australian woman continuesDenpasar's police chief tells the ABC further statements will be taken as investigators probe the death of 25-year-old Niamh Finneran Loader, who had flown to Bali for dental treatment.
Read more »
Nurse who survived WWII massacre to be first woman honoured with an Australian War Memorial statueBroken Hill nurse Vivian Bullwinkel was the sole survivor of the Banka Island massacre, in which 60 soldiers and 22 nurses were killed. It's hoped that one day, she'll also be a household name.
Read more »