Police Hunt for Witnesses After Tragic Crowd Surge at London Gig
The Met’s Specialist Crime Command is urgently calling for photos and videos from the night of Thursday, 15 December. They want to piece together what triggered a deadly surge that left two dead and one critically injured.
Detective Superintendent Dave Kennett Speaks Out
Detective Superintendent Dave Kennett said: “The effects of this incident were tragic. The crowd surge led to two deaths and serious injury to a third person.”
“It’s vital we understand why this happened — for the grieving families and future event-goers. If you were there and have footage or photos, please contact us.”
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Many suffered serious injuries and were treated on the scene by police, event staff, and London Ambulance Service paramedics.
Two victims, 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo and 23-year-old Gaby Hutchinson, died in hospital afterwards. A 21-year-old woman remains critical.
How to Help: Share Your Footage and Spare a Thought
Detective Superintendent Kennett pleaded: “If you were at the event and have photos or videos, don’t ignore this plea. Imagine the families struggling to come to terms with their loss. Help us provide answers. It won’t take long to share your footage.”
“Thousands were there, many will have seen something. We’re grateful for those who’ve come forward but need more perspectives to get to the truth.”
“We’re reviewing all CCTV and social media footage but rely heavily on personal clips. Sharing them is quick and could make all the difference.”
To help the investigation:
- Search Operation Wickmar online and upload your footage via the Major Incident Public Portal.
- Call the Operation Wickmar team directly on 0207 321 9425.
- To stay completely anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
Every clip might hold the key to understanding what went wrong that fatal night. The authorities vow to leave no stone unturned.
