Fan reportedly dies at Bring Me The Horizon concert—UPDATED
UPDATE: DEC. 1, 6:40 P.M. EST
Bring Me The Horizon have released a statement regarding the reported death of a fan during their London show.
“Words cannot express how horrified we are feeling this evening after hearing about the death of a young man at our show last night. Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones at this terrible time. We will comment further in due course.”
Words cannot express how horrified we are feeling this evening after hearing about the death of a young man at our show last night. Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones at this terrible time. We will comment further in due course.
— Bring Me The Horizon (@bmthofficial) December 1, 2018
ORIGINAL STORY: DEC. 1, 4:44 P.M. EST
Bring Me The Horizon performed at Alexandra Palace in London last night, Nov 30, where a fan has reportedly died.
In a couple since-deleted tweets, SHVPES vocalist Griffin Dickinson wrote, “Last night at a BMTH show I saw a kid die. He was carried out by 3 dudes & paramedics tried to resuscitate him to no avail. Please please please look out for people around you.”
Griffin later went on to add, “Please please please look out for people around you. Don’t leave it up for someone else. If someone looks unwell, CHECK on them. In any situation, on a tube, at a gig, whatever. I feel like British ‘awkwardness’ gets in the way of helping people. Don’t be afraid to call an ambulance. Don’t act like it ain’t your business. ACT on it. Rest in peace to that dude. Thoughts are with his family rn.”
Alexandra Palace released a statement on Twitter confirming a “medical incident” did occur:
“A medical incident occurred at last night’s Bring Me The Horizon concert. Our thoughts and condolences are with the individual’s family and we would like to express our deepest sympathy to them. We hope you can appreciate we cannot provide any further comment at this time.”
A medical incident occurred at last night’s Bring Me The Horizon concert. Our thoughts and condolences are with the individual's family and we would like to express our deepest sympathy to them. We hope you can appreciate we cannot provide any further comment at this time.
— Alexandra Palace (@Yourallypally) December 1, 2018
Tweets from those at the scene have begun to surface, confirming the incident.
I was in the medical area and saw it all happen. It’s the truth
— willoe💀 (@willoexb) December 1, 2018
I’d appreciate if everyone had some respect for the loss of a young mans life. Paramedics did all they could and we are grateful for their efforts.
Security? Can’t say the same. #bmth #bringmethehorizon pic.twitter.com/dQzvRoc9nc— willoe💀 (@willoexb) December 1, 2018
No further information regarding the incident is available at this time.