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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

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Second person dies after Brixton concert crush

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

The Guardian - UK

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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

Daily Mirror

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 Independent UK

Second woman dies after Brixton concert crush

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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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.

Evening Standard

Witnesses to Brixton concert crush say many fans outside had tickets

One concertgoer claims security guards ‘kettled’ fans into a confined space outside Asake gig

The Guardian - UK

Brixton O2 crush victim, 33, was TikTok autism campaigner and 'adorable mother'

Rebecca Ikumelo died in hospital on Saturday after being injured in a crush at a concert at the O2 Academy Brixton on Thursday. She was known for her TikTok posts documenting her son's autism diagnosis

Daily Mirror

Mother killed in Brixton crush posted final video about putting children to bed the day before

Rebecca Ikumelo was a YouTube and TikTok blogger who dedicated her platforms to giving other parents tips on how to manage domestic life for autistic children

The Independent UK

Rebecca Ikumelo: Sadiq Khan leads tributes to victim of Brixton concert crush

Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, died when crowd rushed into O2 Academy

Evening Standard

Woman who died after crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton was mother of two

Rebecca Ikumelo’s family paid tribute to the 33-year-old after her death on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Asake ‘devastated’ after woman dies in crowd crush outside O2 Academy Brixton

Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of three people badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into the singer’s show.

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The Independent UK

Brixton crush: ‘Kind’ mother-of-two killed in O2 Academy surge pictured for first time

Two other women aged 21 and 23 remain in a critical condition after incident outside Asake concert in south London

The Independent UK

Woman dies following crowd crush at Brixton concert - OLD

Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of three people critically injured in the incident.

Evening Standard

Woman dies after being injured following Brixton concert crush

Two other women aged 21 and 23-years-old remain in a critical condition following the incident

The Independent UK

Brixton crush: ‘No evidence of misconduct’ after police officer filmed ‘pushing’ woman down steps

Investigation underway as three people remain critical following crush at O2 Academy in Brixton

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Evening Standard

2ManyDJs postpone Brixton gig after Asake crowd crush leaves three in critical condition

The Belgian duo said it was with ‘pain in their hearts’ to call off the show after eight people were taken to hospital following a crowd surge at the venue on Thursday

The Independent UK

MP calls for answers to cause of Brixton Academy ‘crowd crush’

Florence Eshalomi MP said ‘ticketing and security procedures have not performed as they should’.

Daily Mirror

Witness to crush at Asake gig in Brixton explains what he saw as three fight for life

Solomon Smith, the founder of the Brixton Food Kitchen, had gone to the Afrobeats artist Asake last night at the O2 Academy in Brixton, South London. Eight people were taken to hospital

Evening Standard

Who is Asake? The Nigerian singer-songwriter who sold out the O2 Brixton Academy in minutes

Asake released his debut album Mr. Money with the Vibe this year

Wales Online

Singer Asake ‘praying’ for those injured in Brixton Academy show crush

Several fans were left critically ill following an incident at the London venue on Thursday

The Independent UK

Police officer filmed ‘pushing’ woman down steps during Brixton Academy crush

Eight people were hospitalised with injuries following the incident in south London, with three in critical condition

The Independent UK

Suspected Brixton crowd crush marks dark chapter for rising afrobeats star Asake

The Lagos-based singer now has 3.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

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