LONDON — A man in his 40s died after falling during an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, London police confirmed. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. local time, during the band’s long-awaited reunion tour.
The Metropolitan Police said officers and paramedics responded swiftly to reports of an injured person. Upon arrival, the man was found with injuries consistent with a fall and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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British rock band Oasis, currently on their first tour in 16 years, released a statement expressing their grief over the tragic event.
“We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night,” the band said. “Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of the person involved.”
The concert, held at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, was the fourth of seven scheduled performances at the venue. The tour began on July 4 in Cardiff, Wales, marking a major return for the Britpop legends.
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Police Seek Witnesses and Footage
Authorities are urging concertgoers who may have witnessed the fall—or who may have captured the moment on their mobile phones—to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
“We are asking anyone who saw what happened or has relevant footage to contact the police,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.
At this stage, the incident is being treated as a tragic accident, though the full circumstances remain under investigation.
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Concerts to Continue as Planned
Despite the tragedy, Wembley Stadium management confirmed that Sunday’s show would go ahead as scheduled. Additional support staff and counselors are expected to be available for attendees.
Key Details
- A male fan in his 40s died during an Oasis concert on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium.
- The man reportedly fell inside the venue; emergency responders declared him dead at the scene.
- Oasis expressed condolences, calling the event a tragic loss.
- The incident occurred during the band’s first tour in over a decade, which launched in early July.
- Police are appealing to witnesses and anyone with relevant footage from their phones.
This incident marks a somber moment in what had been a celebratory return for one of Britain’s most iconic bands. Updates will follow as more information becomes available from investigators.
