Rebecca Ikulemo died following the incident outside O2 Academy Brixton
A mum-of-two killed in a crush outside a concert in London was known for her 'care, kindness and love', her family said.
Read more: 'I gave up my liver to save a child's life. I could never have imagined how it would change my own body' Rebecca’s uncle, Temiope Olodo, said on Twitter: "My favourite niece, Rebecca Ikumelo, died today as a result of injuries sustained from [Asake's] concert. This is a great loss for the Olodo and Ikumelo family. I can't hold back my tears."
"I am overwhelmed with grief and could never have imagined anything like this happening. My team and I are still awaiting the full debrief back from the Venue management and the Police to determine what exactly led to all the disruption caused and ultimately to Rebecca's passing. Speaking at the scene on Friday, Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove, policing commander for Lambeth and Southwark, said: "I’d like to extend my sympathies to all those who have been affected. Having seen some of the really upsetting images on social media, our thoughts are with them."
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