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The Latest Breaking News from Brixton

Brixton businesses ‘worried’ as O2 Academy licence suspension hits takings

Cafes and restaurants say business has been hit by temporary closure of venue.

The Independent UK

Brixton O2 Academy has licence suspended for three months after deadly crush

Two people died after hundreds of fans forced their way into the south London venue during a gig in December

Manchester Evening News

O2 Academy Brixton has licence suspended for three months after deadly crush

The decision was made after security guard Gaby Hutchinson, 23, and Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, were fatally hurt when fans tried to enter an Asake gig.

The Independent UK

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Brixton O2 Academy has licence suspended for three months after fatal crowd crush left two dead

The south London venue has had its licence suspended for three months after fatal crush

Evening Standard

Appeal raises nearly £50,000 for young children of O2 Academy Brixton crowd crush victim

Autism awareness campaigner Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of two people who died in the tragedy

Evening Standard

Brixton O2 Academy to stay shut for three months after fatal crowd crush

The venue’s licence is under review after two people died at an Asake gig in December.

The Independent UK

Kehlani at O2 Academy Brixton review: solidly entertaining but too safe and sensible

A little more bravado and originality from the US artist would have been welcome

Evening Standard

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Blaccine: First Dose review – Black voices speak out about the pandemic

Three monologues, told from a Black British perspective, tackle subjects ranging from distrust of the medical system to the gentrification of Brixton

The Guardian - UK

Sex offenders at Brixton Prison could be released without adequate efforts to halt offending

Watchdog’s warning raises concerns that efforts to improve female safety on the streets being undermined by prison system

Evening Standard

Brixton Academy crush: Met Police issue new appeal as woman, 21, still in critical condition

Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson died after the incident at the Brixton Academy in south London in December

The Independent UK

Woman continues to fight for life fortnight after Brixton crush that left two dead

A woman who was involved in a tragic concert crush at Brixton's O2 Academy is still fighting for her life after she was seriously injured at the venue two weeks ago

Daily Mirror

Which concerts face cancellation after temporary closure of 02 Academy Brixton?

Bands including Trivium and Chase Atlantic are due to perform at the venue in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK

O2 Academy Brixton has licence temporarily suspended after fatal crowd crush

Gaby Hutchinson and Rebecca Ikumelo died after being badly hurt at a show by Nigerian artist Asake on December 15.

The Independent UK

Brixton Academy venue licence under review after two people killed in crowd crush

Met Police applies for summary review following incident that killed two people

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Daily Mirror

Family tribute to O2 crush death guard who 'protected those they loved fiercely'

Gaby Hutchinson was the second person to die after a crush at the O2 Brixton Academy last Thursday, the security guard had been working when ticketless fans stormed the venue

Evening Standard

Gaby Hutchinson: Family pay tribute to ‘selfless’ relative who died after Brixton Academy crush

Relatives said Gaby Hutchinson ‘protected those they loved fiercely and it was the same with Gaby’s job’.

The Independent UK

Family pay tribute to ‘selfless’ relative who died after Brixton Academy crush

Relatives said Gaby Hutchinson ‘protected those they loved fiercely and it was the same with Gaby’s job’.

The Independent UK

Partner of security guard who died in Brixton crowd crush pays tribute to ‘my absolute world’

Two people dead and woman in critical condition following incident at music venue

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Daily Mirror

Girlfriend's tribute to 'my absolute world' after security guard dies after Asake gig crush

Gaby Hutchinson was working as a security guard at the O2 Brixton Academy when he was caught in the crush during an Asake gig

The Guardian - UK

Second person dies after Brixton concert crush

Gaby Hutchinson, 23, was working in security role at London venue on night of Asake gig

Daily Mirror

Inside crowd 'carnage' at O2 Academy Brixton as hero worker describes 'incensed' stampede

Mark, not their real name, was working at the O2 Academy in Brixton, South London on Thursday night for the Asake concert - he said the tragedy started when about 300 people ran towards the venue

The Independent UK

Security guard Gaby is second person to die after Brixton Academy crowd crush

Mr Hutchinson, 23, was one of three people badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into a show by Nigerian artist Asake.

The Guardian - UK

Second woman dies after Brixton concert crush

Gabrielle Hutchinson, 23, was working in security role at London venue on night of Asake gig

Daily Mirror

Asake concertgoer 'thought she was going to die' after being backed into corner in crush

Pearl Adewale, 21, says she'll never go to the Brixton O2 Academy again after attending a concert which left one woman dead and three people in critical condition.

Evening Standard

Brixton Academy crush: Two women remain in critical condition after death of mother-of-two Rebecca Ikumelo

Two young women remain in a critical condition after a mother-of-two died in a crowd crush at the O2 Academy Brixton.

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