A tragic incident unfolded at an Oasis concert on Saturday, claiming the life of a fan who plummeted from a great height, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police. Authorities revealed that at 22:19 BST, officers and medical professionals stationed at Wembley Stadium in London swiftly responded to reports of a man in his forties sustaining injuries. A spokesperson for the police force described the scene where the man was discovered, bearing injuries indicative of a fall, and subsequently pronounced dead on the spot.
In a heartfelt statement, Oasis expressed their profound shock and sorrow upon learning of the fan's untimely demise. "The band wishes to offer its sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the departed soul," they added.
Witnesses reported that the fan had fallen from one of the stadium's upper tiers during the concert. With Wembley bustling with attendees, police speculated that numerous individuals might have either witnessed the harrowing event or inadvertently captured it on their mobile phone cameras. The Metropolitan Police have urged anyone with pertinent information to contact them via the number 101. Moreover, they noted that the ongoing investigation would soon be transferred to the Health and Safety Executive within the coming days.
According to Wembley Stadium's official timings, Oasis's performance was slated to commence at 20:15 and conclude at 22:15. This concert marked one of seven sold-out reunion shows at Wembley, a venue capable of accommodating 90,000 spectators across its three tiered-stands. The Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, were celebrating the end of their nearly 16-year hiatus through this tour.
Wembley Stadium issued a statement acknowledging the prompt response from medics, police, and the London Ambulance Service to attend to the injured fan. "Despite their valiant efforts, we mourn the loss of our dear fan. Our deepest sympathies extend to his family, who have been notified and are being comforted by specially trained officers," the statement read.
Moving forward, Oasis will take the stage in Edinburgh for three consecutive performances on August 8, 9, and 12, before embarking on a tour that spans Ireland, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The band will then return to Wembley for two final shows on September 27 and 28, hoping to honor their fans' memories amidst this poignant moment.
