• The artist said he was “overwhelmed with grief” and “devastated” by her death.
• About 4,000 people attended the event at Brixton O2 Academy on Thursday.

At a concert at London’s Brixton O2 Academy, several people were hurt during a crush that left one woman dead.

The Met Police reported that “a substantial number of people” attempted to force their way inside the Asake event on Thursday, forcing officials to call off the performance part way through.

The Met reported that east Londoner Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, passed away early on Saturday morning at a hospital.

Police stated that two further ladies, age 21 and 23, are still in severe condition.

Asake said he was “overwhelmed with grief” and “devastated” by her death.

The artist said he had spoken with Ms. Ikumelo’s family and asked people to “keep them in our prayers”.

Academy Music Group, which owns and runs the venue, said in a statement: “All at O2 Academy Brixton and Academy Music Group are deeply saddened by the news of the tragic death of Rebecca Ikumelo.

“We send our heartfelt condolences to Rebecca’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating news at this extremely difficult time.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan also wrote in a tweet he was “heartbroken” by the death.

He said it was “vital that the investigation into what happened concludes as soon as possible” and added that City Hall was working with authorities “to ensure nothing like this happens again”.

Social media videos displayed a gathering that extended from the road outside to the venue’s doors.

Speaking at the scene on Friday, Ch Supt Colin Wingrove 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,” he added.

The police claimed that about 4,000 individuals attended the concert, and they have created a website where people may upload pertinent pictures and videos.

In a statement outside Brixton police station on Friday afternoon, Mr Wingrove said officers were called by staff at the venue “following reports that a large number of people were attempting to force entry”.

He added: “Some officers provided first aid and CPR to members of the public in order to save life.”

Florence Eshalomi, Labour MP for Vauxhall whose constituency includes Brixton, tweeted on Saturday: “I visited the site this morning and I’ve been dreading this news ever since the incident and hoping it would never never come.

“My thoughts and prayers to Rebecca Ikumelo’s family and friends. Such a tragic loss of a young 33yr with so much life ahead of her.”

Seven minutes after they were summoned, at 21:11 GMT, the first officers were said to have arrived on the scene.

Asake, a Nigerian artist also known as Mr. Money, had three sold-out performances at the venue before this one.

Before the show, he had written on Twitter requesting that fans not attempt to enter without tickets.

In a statement published on Twitter on Saturday, Asake said: “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.”

He urged anyone with knowledge to get in touch with the police.

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