‘Horrendous': Oasis fan plunges to death mid-concert
Emergency services, including police and paramedics already on duty at the venue, responded immediately to the incident.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the tragic incident occurred around 10.20pm and the man's injuries were 'consistent with a fall'.
Despite their efforts to save the man, believed to be in his 40s, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have captured it on their mobile phone to get in touch.
The Gallagher brothers said they were 'shocked' to hear about the fan's death.
'We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night,' Oasis said in a statement, offering 'sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved'.
'It was horrendous,' a witness told the Daily Mail.
'The guy fell from a balcony. Paramedics came rushing over. There was a lot of screaming and shouting.
'It was a big fall. God knows how it happened. It was so tragic. I don't know how on Earth it happened.
'It was heartbreaking. He was only young.'
The Britpop icons' first tour in 16 year s kicked off July 4 in Cardiff, Wales. Saturday's concert was the fourth of seven planned shows at Wembley.
Stadium management said Sunday's gig would go ahead as planned.
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