Oasis speaks out after man falls to his death at band's concert
According to London's Metropolitan Police, officers on duty and venue medics at Wembley Stadium for the concert Saturday, Aug. 2, responded to reports that a person had been injured.
Officers found the man, in his 40s, "with injuries consistent with a fall," according to a statement provided to USA TODAY Aug. 4. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
"We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night," the band said in a statement Aug. 3. "Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved."
Police also asked for people with any additional information about the incident to come forward. "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 statement added.
A Wembley Stadium spokesperson said the concert, a part of the British rock band's highly anticipated reunion tour, "went ahead as planned."
"Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers," the statement continued.
Paul Gallagher, brother of Oasis' Liam and Noel Gallagher, charged with rape, sex assault
The band, led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, set off on the Oasis Live '25 reunion tour July 4. The sold-out, 41-date stadium run will play throughout the U.K., North America, Asia, Australia and South America until November. The North American jaunt kicks off Aug. 24 in Toronto and will also hit Chicago, East Rutherford, New Jersey and Pasadena, California, with Cage the Elephant opening all dates.
Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri
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