One of the U.K.’s most storied venues is facing the prospect of permanent closure.
The O2 Academy Brixton in South London has been out of action since December, following a fatal crush at a gig by Nigerian singer Asake. Two people died in the tragic incident and several investigations were launched, while a BBC report said some members of the venue’s security staff was allowing ticketless fans into gigs in exchange for money.
The Metropolitan Police has now applied for the venue – which has played host to the likes of Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Rihanna, the Clash and the Smiths over the years
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