Pictures show the aftermath of an incident outside the Brixton O2 Academy last night (December 15).
A “large number” of people were reportedly attempting to force entry to an Asake concert in Stockwell Road at 9.35pm.
Officers, London Ambulance Service crews, and London Fire Brigade were called to the scene.
Eight people were taken to hospital where four of them remain in a critical condition.
Two other people were treated at the scene by paramedics.
Pictures from the scene show the road cordoned off by police following the incident.
It also shows clothes, a single white trainer, and medical gloves left on the floor.
Fences can also be seen scattered across the road outside the Brixton venue.
An “urgent” investigation is now underway led by detectives from Specialist Crime.
Cordons remain in place at the venue as officers continue work at the scene.
No arrests have been made following the incident.
Any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 101 and quote reference 6725/15Dec
Commander Ade Adelekan, Met Police Gold Commander, said: “This is an extremely upsetting incident which has left four people critically ill in hospital.
“My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.
“A police investigation has been launched, and it will be as thorough and as forensic as necessary to establish exactly what happened last night.
“The scene will be examined by specialist officers, CCTV will be viewed, every witness that we can make contact with will be spoken to and all other lines of enquiry will be followed.
“Officers are remaining in the area to provide reassurance to the local community in and around Brixton.
“If you have any information or concerns, please speak with them.
“I am aware of video being shared on social media. I would ask people to be sensible about what they share, and not to post material that will be upsetting to those affected by this incident.
“Where force has been used by police officers, those officers know they have to be accountable for their actions. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards will view all material, including Body Worn Video footage from the officers at the scene.
“In relation to a clip being widely shared, I can confirm that no police dogs were deployed to the location.
“Any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 101 ref 6725/15Dec. If you have mobile phone footage that may assist police, please make contact via @MetCC on Twitter.
“We will provide further details about ways to share footage in due course.”
The full statement from Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 9.35pm on Thursday, 15 December to the O2 Academy on Stockwell Road, SW9 following reports that a large number of people were attempting to force entry to the venue.
“Officers, London Ambulance Service (LAS) and London Fire Brigade attended and found a number of people with injuries believed to have been caused by crushing.
“Eight people were taken by ambulance to hospital, four of whom remain in a critical condition. LAS treated two other less seriously injured people at the scene.
“An urgent investigation is under way led by detectives from Specialist Crime.
“Cordons remain in place at the location as officers continue work at the scene.
“Nobody has been arrested.”
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