Asake responds to alleged crowd crush at Brixton show: "My heart is with those who were injured last night"

16 December 2022, 17:38 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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Asake has responded to the suspected crowd crush that happened last night (15 December) while people were trying to enter the O2 Academy Brixton venue, saying his "heart is with those who were injured last night".

Last night (15 December) a suspected crowd crush happened while people were attempting to enter London's O2 Academy Brixton for Asake's show, and it left eight people hospitalised, with four in a critical condition. Police said they "found a number of people with injuries believed to have been caused by crushing", and they've since launched an investigation.

Earlier today (16 December) Asake shared his own statement on Instagram, writing, "My heart is with those who were injured last night and caused any form of discomfort. I pray you get well soonest. I am also in the process of reaching out to individuals. I still do not have the full brief from the venue management themselves as to what led to the disruption at the entrance of The Brixton Academy, but we are thankful that all was peaceful in the end. For my people who enjoyed the beginning of my performance, I am sorry that it was cut short. Thank you for your unbelievable love London. I love you too much! I’m looking forward to seeing you again in a bit!"