Oasis Fan Dies After Falling During Concert at London’s Wembley Stadium

Oasis said Sunday (Aug. 3) that its members are “shocked and saddened” after a man fell to his death during a concert held by the band at London’s Wembley Stadium.

The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person just before 10:30 (21:30 GMT) on Saturday night.

It said a man in his 40s was found “with injuries consistent with a fall.” He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The force urged anyone who saw what happened or caught it on phone video to contact police.

“We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night,” Oasis said in a statement obtained by The Associated Press, offering ”sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.”

Stadium management said Sunday’s gig would go ahead as planned.

In a statement published by The Hollywood Reporter, a Wembley spokesperson confirmed, “Last night, Wembley Stadium medics, the London Ambulance Service and the police attended to a concertgoer who was found with injuries consistent with a fall. Despite their efforts, the fan very sadly died. Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers. The Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.”

Oasis’ first tour in 16 years kicked off July 4 in Cardiff, Wales. Saturday’s concert was the fourth of seven planned shows at Wembley. The tour continues in North America, Asia, Australia and South America after its European run.