Coroner Orders Safety Review at Wembley Stadium

0:00Today is February 26th. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable, online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's making headlines across the UK. A coroner has ordered a safety review of barriers at Wimbly Stadium following the death of a 45-year-old Oasis fan who fell from level 5. During a concert last August 2nd, Lee Clayton, a landscape gardener from Bournemouth, died in the incident at the band's reunion tour show in northwest London. Senior coroner Andrew Walker made the call at a pre-inquest review on Thursday. The review will examine the design, height, and placement of those barriers, prompted by a letter from a former stadium employee who worked there. About 20 years ago, that letter shared with police earlier this year highlighted potential risks and has now been disclosed to Brent Council, Clayton's family, and the Football Association. It's wrapped up their investigation last November, calling it a tragic accident with no

1:00signs of suicide, foul play, or issues from toxicology. Test. Oasis expressed shock and sadness over the loss of the fan at their sold out gig. The inquest hearing got pushed to another review on April 29th. Officials hope the report will confirm the area is safe or lead to quick fixes. This case underscores the push for better crowd safety at big venues, with everyone watching for those upcoming findings. Findings. Findings. Findings. Findings. Findings. Findings.