EXPLAINED: 11 - The Real Truth

Double Joy as second Brixton station statue joins first after 37 years

When a statue of Joy Battick was unveiled at Brixton rail station 35 years ago, it was one of the first public artworks in England of a black person.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

Family of man in intensive care speak out after unprovoked attack in Brixton

Due to the assault, the victim has required two operations

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2023

Brixton Academy crush: Claims staff took bribes to let in ticketless fans to be investigated

Thirty-three-year-old concert goer Rebecca Ikumelo and 23-year old security guard Gaby Hutchinson both died from injuries suffered in the crush

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023

O2 Academy Brixton has licence suspended for three months after deadly crush

The decision was made after security guard Gaby Hutchinson, 23, and Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, were fatally hurt when fans tried to enter an Asake gig.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Brixton O2 Academy has licence suspended for three months after fatal crowd crush left two dead

The south London venue has had its licence suspended for three months after fatal crush

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023

Appeal raises nearly £50,000 for young children of O2 Academy Brixton crowd crush victim

Autism awareness campaigner Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of two people who died in the tragedy

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023

Brixton O2 Academy to stay shut for three months after fatal crowd crush

The venue’s licence is under review after two people died at an Asake gig in December.

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023

Kehlani at O2 Academy Brixton review: solidly entertaining but too safe and sensible

A little more bravado and originality from the US artist would have been welcome

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023

Blaccine: First Dose review – Black voices speak out about the pandemic

Three monologues, told from a Black British perspective, tackle subjects ranging from distrust of the medical system to the gentrification of Brixton

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

Sex offenders at Brixton Prison could be released without adequate efforts to halt offending

Watchdog’s warning raises concerns that efforts to improve female safety on the streets being undermined by prison system

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023