Despite a tragic death at their Wembley performance on Saturday when a fan fell from a higher tier in the stadium, the eagerly awaited Oasis reunion tour is still on.
An Oasis fan tragically died at their concert at Wembley Stadium over the weekend. While there has been widespread euphoria following the epic reunion tour this summer, one show was sadly met with tragedy.
As the Mancunian Britpop legends took to the stage again at Wembley on Saturday, one fan died after falling from the upper tier of the stadium. Shortly after the incident, police confirmed the tragic news that a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man was understood to be sitting in the upper tier of the 90,000-seat stadium in London. The highest stands in the arena are 50 metres above the ground. It’s thought to have been likely that the heartbreaking tragedy happened as the band finished their set. Witnesses have since described the horrific scenes and urged others to look out for each other if they are attending future shows.
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full and accurate police statement
The police requested help in a tragic statement. After confirming that the officers rushed to reports of an injured person at 10:19pm on Saturday, they urged witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation.
Officers on duty at Wembley Stadium for the Oasis concert responded to reports that a person had been hurt at around 22:19 hrs on Saturday, August 2, according to the statement.
A 40-year-old man was discovered with injuries that resemble a fall. Unfortunately, he was declared dead at the scene. We think a number of people witnessed the incident at the stadium, or they may have knowingly or unknowingly captured it on video from mobile phones.
Please call 101, quoting 7985/02AUG, if you have any information that might help us verify what transpired.
full disclosure of the Oasis statement
Following the tragedy, the band also released an emotional statement. We were shocked and devastated to learn of a fan’s tragic passing last night, according to their full statement.
Oasis wishes to extend our sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends. Additionally, Liam paid tribute the following night at Wembley with a second performance.
Before singing Live Forever, Liam said: “This one’s for all the people who can’t be here tonight, but are here if you know what I mean. And aren’t they looking lovely?”
Full and accurate statement from Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium’s spokesperson stated on Sunday that “we attended to a concert-goer who had injuries consistent with a fall last night.”
“The fan very tragically passed away despite their efforts.” His family has been informed and is receiving support from specially trained police officers, and we condole our thoughts.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the police, the police said. The Oasis concert will continue as planned tonight.
Source: Mirror
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