The iconic venue has had its licence suspended after a fatal crowd crush at the venue left two people dead and one in critical condition. The decision on Monday by Lambeth’s licensing subcommittee was made after a request by the Metropolitan police, who are investigating the incident. Pre-empting the suspension, the owner of the venue, Academy Music Group (AMG), announced on Saturday that the doors would stay shut for three months while police investigated. “O2 Academy Brixton recognises the gravity of the events which occurred on the night of 15 December 2022 and expresses its sincere condolences to the families of those who died during the tragic incident and its genuine concerns for anyone affected by it,” AMG said. It looks like a deeply unsettling future for the venue plus the police investigation – but our thoughts remain with the families of those who lost their loved ones. Via NME