The father of a “lifelong fan” who tragically died at the end of Oasis' Wembley Stadium show has said his entire family is “in shock”.
Landscape gardener Lee Claydon, 45, from Bournemouth, Dorset, died after the incident at a London event on Saturday, his family said.
Speaking from his home in Bournemouth, Clive Claydon, 75, told the PA news agency: “He was a wonderful man, loved spending time with his family – a hard-working family man, he adored his child and looked after him very well.”
He added: “He was fine. I was so devastated that I went to the doctor for pills and everything to help me cope with it.”
He noted that Lee, who was a father of one and was about to go on a family holiday to Turkey, attended the concert with his brother and his children, possibly drinking “a few beers” but not using drugs.
Mr Claydon said: “He doesn't take drugs, he may have had a few beers, but who among us wouldn't have had a drink there? People said horrible things but it was just an accident.”
Mr Claydon expressed his concerns about security at Wembley, adding that his son's brother and family did not witness the incident.
“It must have been terrible,” he said.
“All I know is there was beer everywhere, it was slippery, he obviously slipped, we don't know what happened next, there are questions about the fencing.”
He continued: “Of all the thousands of people who were there, it had to be my son.”
A Wembley Stadium spokesman said: “Wembley Stadium operates to very high standards of health and safety, fully complying with spectator and worker safety legislation and is ISO 45001 certified.
“We work very closely and collaboratively with all stakeholders involved in the organisation of events, including organisers, local authorities, the Sports Venue Safety Authority and the police, to ensure that events are delivered with high levels of safety, security and service for everyone attending or working at the events.”
The UK Health and Safety Executive has been informed of this.
The Metropolitan Police are calling on anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage on their mobile phone to come forward with information.
A fundraising page set up to help finance the needs of Mr Claydon's partner and son has already raised more than £2,000.
“Our family is in chaos and we are struggling to cope with this loss and unexpected grief,” Aaron Kleidon wrote on the page.
“Lee was a loving family man and a role model for his son.
“Lee would have done anything for any of us, but he was taken too soon and we will miss him greatly.
“Lee loved all outdoor activities, one of his favourite hobbies was fishing. He also loved music and played the guitar. He really enjoyed going to the boys' and his nephew's football games and supporting them.”
The fall occurred during a series of stadium concerts as part of the band's sold-out Live '25 reunion tour, their first since their split in 2009.
Oasis said in a statement: “We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at a concert.
“Oasis expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Sourse: breakingnews.ie
