Man, 40s, dies after fall from height at sold-out Oasis gig
The tragedy took place on Saturday night when the Manchester band were performing at London's Wembley Stadium.
Metropolitan Police confirmed they received reports that a man had been injured just before 10.20pm on Saturday night. A man aged in his 40s has died after a fall at an Oasis concert over the weekend. Pic:They said the man was found with 'injuries consistent with a fall.' He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A statement from he band said they were 'shocked and saddened' to hear of a fan's death.
'Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.' A statement from he band said they were 'shocked and saddened' to hear of a fan's death. Pic: AFP STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images
It is understood the man fell from a height from an upper tier.
Met Police are currently appealing for witnesses or those who may have video footage of the accident caught on their phone.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Met on 101. Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher made their long-awaited reunion earlier this year for Live '25, with the band currently on a run of shows at Wembley Stadium. Pic: AFP STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images
Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher made their long-awaited reunion earlier this year for Oasis Live '25, with the band currently on a run of shows at Wembley Stadium.
41 shows have been scheduled during the run, with two sold-out gigs taking place at Croke Park later this month before the duo head to Asia and Australia.
Ahead of the Dublin gigs, an Oasis pop-up merchandise shop is due to open on Monday, August 4. Pic: AFP STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images
The shop will be located at 133 St Stephen's Green, and will be stocking official Oasis Live '25 merchandise, exclusive vinyl, adidas Originals x Oasis collaborations, and more.
The shop will be open from Monday, August 4, until Sunday, August 17 – the day of the second Oasis gig in Croke Park.
Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 10am – 6pm and Thursday to Saturday 10am – 8pm and Sundays 12pm – 6pm
Similar pop up shops have been set up in every city that Oasis have visited on the tour so far – and they have proved immensely popular. As such, while walk-ins are welcomed, pre-booking a slot is advised at oasis.seetickets.com
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