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Police Close Probe Into Wembley Concert Death, Call Oasis Fan’s Fall a ‘Tragic Accident’

The Met will submit its report to Brent Council before a 26 February inquest following toxicology that raised no concerns.

Overview

  • Detective Sergeant James Raffin told Barnet Coroner’s Court the investigation found no third‑party involvement and no criminal prosecution is planned.
  • Suicide has been ruled out, and alcohol consumption was described as typical for attendees based on the toxicology review.
  • The case now moves to a local‑authority review, with the Met’s findings being passed to Brent Council ahead of the inquest set for 26 February 2026.
  • Lee Claydon, 45, fell from Wembley Stadium’s upper tier on 2 August and was pronounced dead at 10:38pm at the venue medical centre.
  • A post‑mortem on 6 August recorded multiple bodily injuries as the provisional cause of death, while the family’s concerns about conditions on the night, including spilled beer, remain under scrutiny.