Multiple people injured following crowd “stampede” at London music event

Multiple people have been injured following a “stampede” that broke out at a live music event in London. The event in question was the Ghana Party In The Park at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet, which was held this Saturday (August 1). It was brought to an end early when an “overcrowding issue” forced organisers and local police to intervene. According to various reports, a “crush” broke out on site, sparked by a small fire which led to the gates being closed temporarily. From there, police said a crowd started to build up “and surged when the gates were reopened”. There were 23 people who reportedly needed medical assistance, and nine people assessed by the London Ambulance Service. Footage shows emergency vehicles, including air ambulances, on site, and three people were taken to hospital, although none of the cases were considered life-threatening. Officers are at Copthall Playing Fields where Ghana Party in the Park has been cancelled after an overcrowding issue at the entrance saw several people sustain non-life threatening injuries. Speculation about a stabbing is inaccurate. Please help us by avoiding the area. — Barnet MPS | North West BCU (@MPSBarnet) August 1, 2026 “Off...