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Catastrophe at the Academy

Published: Jan. 17, 2023, 8:40 p.m.

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File on 4 investigates events that led to the death of two people at London's Brixton O2 Academy in December. The venue was shut down after the fatal crowd crush ahead of a concert by the Nigerian artist Asake. Security guard Gaby Hutchinson, 23, and Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, died in hospital after the incident at the south London venue on 15 December. Some said ticketless fans tried to force there way into the venue. But File on 4 has heard compelling evidence that suggests there were other reasons the venue became overcrowded.

Producer: Anna Meisel\\nReporter: Greg McKenzie\\nAssistant Producer: Patrick Kiteley\\nDigital Producer: Melanie Stewart-Smith \\nJournalism Assistant: Tim Fernley \\nTechnical Producer: Craig Boardman\\nEditor: Carl Johnston

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