Gabrielle Hutchinson, aged 23, died in hospital in the early hours of Monday, after being injured in a crush at a concert at Brixton Academy
Police said they were called to reports of a"large number of people attempting to force entry to the venue", where Afrobeat artist Asake was performing.released a statementHis manager, Stephen Nana, told Sky News he was"completely speechless and lost for words" after Ms Hutchinson's death was announced.Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove said:"It is devastating news that a second person has lost their life following the events on Thursday.
The force said in a statement:"In the disorder, a number of people suffered serious crush injuries and required medical attention.Police watchdogAn incident during which an officer was"apparently seen to push a member of the public" is currently under review by the force's Directorate of Professional Standards.
All material, including body-worn video footage from those at the scene, will be looked at by the Directorate of Professional Standards.'I won't rest until we have answers"said City Hall is in contact with venues and authorities across the capital to make sure"nothing like this happens again". "Gabrielle, like Rebecca Ikumelo, had her whole life ahead of her and had ever right to come home safe and well after her shift, working at Brixton Academy."
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