Detectives investigating the O2 Academy Brixton crush that killed two and left another seriously injured have released 13 images of people they want to identify.
Today (Friday, December 15) marks one year since 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo and 23-year-old Gaby Hutchinson died at the Asake concert.
A 22-year-old woman who was injured at the event remains in hospital in a very serious condition.
The families of Rebecca and Gaby met at New Scotland Yard on December 13 to remember their loved ones and support the latest police appeal.
Rebecca’s father Anthony Ikumelo said: “Rebecca was a caring loving person who cared for everyone in the community.
“This tragedy has left a large hole in our hearts that cannot be filled. We urge anyone who has information about what happened that night to come forward so that those responsible can be identified.”
Gaby’s sister Kelsey Hutchinson, said: “Our lives will never be what they used to be, we have gaps and it’s trying to find a new normal.
“Because we don’t have the answers, we’re still waiting for investigations to be completed, we’re still in a situation where we don’t know why. I think if we could get to that point, that might help us.
“No one should ever go to work and not come home.”
Over the last year, detectives have examined hundreds of hours of CCTV, gathered over 500 witness statements and seized 5,000 pieces of evidence.
DCI Penney said: “There were thousands of people at the venue that evening, and today I am releasing images of thirteen I would like to speak to as I believe they have vital information. I urge them to get in touch as soon as possible.
“I would again ask that if you were at the Asake concert at the O2 Academy Brixton on 15 December 2022, and you were filming – we know from CCTV that many people were – please come forward and share that footage with the investigation, please help the heartbroken families get the answers they need.”
How people with information can get in touch:
Upload footage here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS22U62-PO1. You will be able to upload information and video content to this portal to assist the investigation.
Call the investigating team on 020 7321 9425.
To remain 100% anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.