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North Wales Chronicle
3 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Oasis 'shocked and saddened' as man dies at Wembley concert
Oasis have issued a statement after a man died at their Wembley Stadium concert this weekend (Image: Simon Emmett/Fear PR/PA Wire) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Oasis have said they are "shocked and saddened" to hear about the death of a fan at their Wembley Stadium concert last night (August 2). As reported by the BBC, they added in a statement: "Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved." The band's final London concert is set to go ahead as planned tonight (August 3), it has been confirmed. It comes after the Metropolitan Police said a man in his 40s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and was found with injuries "consistent with a fall". The force continued: 'The stadium was busy and we believe it is likely a number of people witnessed the incident, or may knowingly or unknowingly have caught it on mobile phone video footage. 'If you have any information that could help us to confirm what happened, please call 101.' Sky News said the police confirmed officers on duty at the stadium responded, alongside venue medics and the London Ambulance Service, to reports a person had been injured at around 10.20pm. Reports suggest the man fell from Wembley's upper tier. A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium said: 'Last night, Wembley Stadium medics, the London Ambulance Service and the police attended to a concert-goer who was found with injuries consistent with a fall. Recommended reading: 'Despite their efforts, the fan very sadly died. 'Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers. The police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. 'Tonight's Oasis concert will go ahead as planned.'
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I was sexually assaulted hundreds of feet in air while on paraglide ride during Tunisia holiday… I felt violated & dirty
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH holidaymaker claims she was sexually assaulted in the air by a paraglide operator. Mum-of-three Michelle Wilson, 52, says the man pressed himself against her and groped her during the thrill ride in Tunisia. 7 Michelle Wilson claims she was sexually assaulted in the air by a paraglide operator Credit: PP. 7 Michelle says the man pressed himself against her and groped her during the thrill ride in Tunisia 7 Michelle was taken on the flight with a young Tunisian operator strapped behind her She said: 'I felt violated and dirty and was scared.' Michelle was taken on the flight with a young Tunisian operator strapped behind her. Footage shows him positioning himself so he was directly behind Michelle, who was wearing a bikini, and pressing up against her. Michelle, from Southport, Merseyside, said: 'I could feel the back of my bikini bottoms being pulled and he was pulling the strap. He must have been tightening the harness to get me closer. 'His legs straddled around me, he had one hand up on the parachute, the other wasn't. Then I felt him touch my leg. 'He was groping me and was moving back and forth into me and was talking to me in Arabic. I felt him pressing against me. 'I kept arching my back. I felt violated and dirty and was scared. He was only a young lad, maybe around 20. 'It was a horrible experience and I was really scared. I felt helpless hanging in the air.' She burst into tears when she landed and complained to the water sports centre's manager, then to the local police. Michelle paid £6,000 for the holiday in Sousse with her daughter, 17, her 16-year-old twin boys and her daughter's friend, also 17. Tunisia and the island of Djerba But she said she felt unable to enjoy the rest of her trip and 'didn't feel safe until I was at home'. She said: 'As women you expect a bit of banter from men in these countries, but this wasn't banter, it was a sexual assault.' Michelle believes her attacker has since been arrested. Her insurance company and the Foreign Office are assisting in the case. EasyJet said: 'The safety and wellbeing of our customers is a priority, and we are continuing to support Ms Wilson. 'We are also liaising closely with our hotel partner to look into the reports.' 7 Michelle said: 'I could feel the back of my bikini bottoms being pulled and he was pulling the strap' 7 Footage shows Michelle on the paraglide ride 7 The Brit mum said she 'didn't feel safe' for the rest of the holiday
Rhyl Journal
4 hours ago
- Rhyl Journal
Oasis 'shocked and saddened' as man dies at Wembley concert
Oasis have issued a statement after a man died at their Wembley Stadium concert this weekend (Image: Simon Emmett/Fear PR/PA Wire) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Oasis have said they are "shocked and saddened" to hear about the death of a fan at their Wembley Stadium concert last night (August 2). As reported by the BBC, they added in a statement: "Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved." The band's final London concert is set to go ahead as planned tonight (August 3), it has been confirmed. It comes after the Metropolitan Police said a man in his 40s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and was found with injuries "consistent with a fall". The force continued: 'The stadium was busy and we believe it is likely a number of people witnessed the incident, or may knowingly or unknowingly have caught it on mobile phone video footage. 'If you have any information that could help us to confirm what happened, please call 101.' Sky News said the police confirmed officers on duty at the stadium responded, alongside venue medics and the London Ambulance Service, to reports a person had been injured at around 10.20pm. Reports suggest the man fell from Wembley's upper tier. A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium said: 'Last night, Wembley Stadium medics, the London Ambulance Service and the police attended to a concert-goer who was found with injuries consistent with a fall. Recommended reading: 'Despite their efforts, the fan very sadly died. 'Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers. The police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. 'Tonight's Oasis concert will go ahead as planned.'
