MP calls for answers to cause of Brixton Academy ‘crowd crush’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We are also aware of a vast amount of footage on social media and of course this will be examined as part of the investigation along with footage from officers’ body worn video cameras.” The force spokesman said that video footage on social media showing an officer pushing a woman from the steps had been assessed by the Directorate of Professional Standards and said there was “no evidence of misconduct”. He added: “We are aware of a video on social media showing a dog in the venue but we can confirm that there were no police dogs or police dog handlers at the scene last night.” Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, said in a statement on Instagram: “My heart is with those who were injured last night and caused any form of discomfort. That’s when it kicked off and became aggressive.” He added: “You could tell there was tension.” He said people trying to get into the O2 had broken the glass of the front doors. The group posted on Twitter: “It is with pain in our hearts that we have to announce that due to the terrible events that happened at O2 Academy Brixton last night, we are being forced to postpone tomorrow’s show.” Asake was described on the venue’s website as “one of the hottest breakout stars from Nigeria” and is touring his debut album, Mr Money With The Vibe.