• A newly surfaced video shows the fire that triggered panic at ShattaFest UK, leading to a crowd crush that left 23 people injured, with three taken to hospital.

• Police said the stampede occurred after a temporary gate closure caused by the fire, with the crush happening as crowds surged forward when the entrance reopened.

• Shatta Wale’s management expressed sadness over the incident, urged the public to avoid speculation, and said it is awaiting the outcome of official investigations by UK authorities.

The annual festival was cut short on Saturday, 1 August 2026, after a fire reportedly broke out near one of the venue’s entrance areas, prompting an emergency response and widespread panic among attendees.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the blaze led to a temporary closure of the entrance gates. As officials later reopened access, sections of the crowd surged forward, resulting in a crush that left 23 people requiring medical treatment. Three of the injured were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Newly circulated videos shared on social media appear to capture the moment the fire erupted. The footage shows flames and thick smoke rising from part of the festival grounds as concertgoers watched in alarm before many rushed to leave the area.

Some attendees were seen running towards exits, while others climbed over barriers in an attempt to escape as the situation unfolded.

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The dramatic scenes ultimately forced organisers to cancel the remainder of the event.

Following the incident, Shatta Wale’s management released a statement expressing concern over those affected.

The statement said;

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The management team also appealed to the public and media to refrain from spreading unverified information while investigations continue.

The statement added;

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UK authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire and the subsequent crowd crush. At the time of publication, officials had not released their full findings into the incident that brought the festival to an abrupt end.