The father of a 45-year-old Oasis fan who died after falling from an upper tier at Wembley Stadium has expressed his devastation, describing his son as a 'lovely bloke' and a 'hard-working family man'. Lee Claydon, a landscape gardener from Bournemouth, Dorset, died on Saturday during the band's concert.
Clive Claydon, 75, said his son had gone to the show with his brother and nieces and nephews. He dismissed suggestions of drug use, stating Lee may have had a couple of beers but that it was 'just an accident'. He raised concerns about safety measures at the venue, citing slippery floors and questions about barriers.
A fundraising page set up for Lee's partner Amanda and son Harry has raised over £7,000. Lee's brother Aaron described him as 'the man I have always looked up to' and said the family is 'turned upside down' by the loss.
Wembley Stadium stated it operates to high health and safety standards and is certified to ISO 45001. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses or mobile phone footage of the incident. Oasis expressed shock and sadness, offering condolences to the family.
