'Forever our baby': the family of Gaby Hutchinson, the 'selfless' young security guard who died in the Brixton crush, have paid tribute
The family of a security guard who died in a crush outside a Brixton concert have paid tribute to their "selfless" nature.Gaby Hutchinson, 23, died on Monday, becoming the second person to succumb to their injuries following the stampede outside a Brixton Academy concert by Nigerian Afrobeats singer on December 15.
The crush was caused by ticketless fans rushing into the venue in south London, with one person still in hospital in a critical condition. In a tribute reported by BBC Newsbeat, family members said Gaby "protected those they loved fiercely and it was the same with Gaby's job".Gaby Hutchinson was just 23 when she died."Gaby has brought so much love, laughter and inappropriate jokes into our lives and will forever be our baby, our daughter, our sister, our man and our joy.
"Getting 23 years of Gaby's life was a blessing and one we will never forget. Gaby will forever live on in our hearts."But Gaby protected those they loved fiercely and it was the same with Gaby's job."It comes after Gaby's girlfriend Phoebie Turley paid tribute on Facebook, saying: “My absolute world. I love you with my entire heart and soul”.
Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove from the Metropolitan Police said: "It is devastating news that a second person has lost their life following the events on Thursday.Gaby Hutchinson with her girlfriend Phoebie.
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