Band announces feelings of 'surprise and sorrow' - Performed group registers "stunned" and "disheartened"
A man in his 40s, identified as Lee Claydon from Bournemouth, died tragically during the Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2022.
According to reports, the incident occurred during the performance of Oasis's hits. The Metropolitan Police responded to the incident around 21:19 local time, and Lee was pronounced dead at the scene with injuries consistent with a fall, likely from the upper tier of the stadium [1][2].
The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Lee's death at the Oasis concert. They are asking concert attendees from August 2 to check their concert recordings and provide any information they might have about the fatal incident, as it could help clarify what happened [1][2].
The Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium on August 2 was a sold-out event, attended by a large crowd. Liam Gallagher (52) and Noel Gallagher (58) performed at the concert, marking the first leg of Wembley concerts, which ended on August 3. The musicians will return to the legendary venue for a second leg on September 27 and 28 [3].
Oasis has expressed shock and sadness over Lee's tragic death. They have extended their deepest sympathies to Lee's family and friends [1][2]. According to "People" magazine, the band conveyed their sincere condolences, and Wembley Stadium operators have also released a statement, expressing their thoughts with Lee's family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers.
It's likely that a number of people may have witnessed the incident or inadvertently recorded it on their phones. If you attended the concert on August 2 and have any information or footage that could help, please contact the authorities.
Our thoughts are with Lee's family and friends during this difficult time.
[1] The Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/oasis-concert-wembley-fans-death-b2157390.html
[2] BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62586653
[3] BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62586653
- The unexpected death of a man, Lee Claydon, at the Oasis concert hosted in London's Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2022, has been classified as 'crime-and-justice' news, attracting attention from both local police and media outlets like The Independent and BBC.
- The tragic incident occurred during the band's performance of their hits, leaving the entertainment industry, particularly music enthusiasts, in shock, and calling for any eyewitnesses or participants who attended the concert to come forward, possibly having useful information or footage related to the sad event.
