Tragedy struck during an OASIS performance at London’s Wembley Stadium when a male fan fell to his death on Saturday night (Aug. 2).
Per NME, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers and paramedics arrived at 10:19PM while responding to reports that a person had sustained injuries toward the end of the band’s concert.
“A man – aged in his 40s – was found with injuries consistent with a fall,” a police statement said. “He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The stadium was busy, and we believe it is likely a number of people witnessed the incident, or may knowingly or unknowingly have caught it on mobile phone video footage.”
The police also asked that anyone with information on the incident to please contact them. Reports have stated that the man fell from the upper tier of Wembley Stadium.
“We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night,” OASIS said in a statement (shared by Sky News), adding their “sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.”
The band returned to the stage in London on Sunday (Aug. 4). “This one’s for all the people who can’t be here tonight, but who are here if you know what I mean, and aren’t they looking lovely. Live Forever,” shared Liam Gallagher during one point in the set.
photo credit: Gareth Cattermole