Oasis Wembley death: All the official statements as fan plunges from upper tier

An Oasis fan tragically died at their concert at Wembley Stadium over the weekend. While there has been widespread euphoria following the epic reunion tour this summer, one show was sadly met with tragedy.

As the Mancunian Britpop legends took to the stage again at Wembley on Saturday, one fan died after falling from the upper tier of the stadium. Shortly after the incident, police confirmed the tragic news that a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man was understood to be sitting in the upper tier of the 90,000-seat stadium in London. The highest stands in the arena are 50 metres above the ground. It’s thought to have been likely that the heartbreaking tragedy happened as the band finished their set. Witnesses have since described the horrific scenesand urged others to look out for each other if they are attending future shows.

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Police statement in full

In a tragic statement, the police asked the public for help. They urged witnesses to come forward to help the investigation after confirming the officers rushed to reports of an injured person at 10:19pm on Saturday.

The statement read: "At around 22:19hrs on Saturday, 2 August, officers on duty at Wembley Stadium for the Oasis concert responded alongside venue medics and the London Ambulance Service to reports that a person had been injured.

"A man - aged in his 40s – was found with injuries consistent with a fall. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 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.

"If you have any information that could help us to confirm what happened, please call 101, quoting 7985/02AUG."

Oasis statement in full

The band also issued an emotional statement following the tragedy. Their full statement read: “We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night.

"Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.” And Liam also paid tribute the following night while performing another set at Wembley.

Before singing Live Forever, Liam said: “This one's for all the people who can’t be here tonight, but are here if you know what I mean. And aren’t they looking lovely?”

Wembley Stadium statement in full

A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium said on Sunday: “Last night, Wembley Stadium medics, the London Ambulance Service and the police attended to a concert-goer 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. Tonight’s Oasis concert will go ahead as planned."

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