Lee Claydon
Lee Claydon, 45, pictured here in a family photo shared on the GoFundMe page set up in his memory. The devoted father and Oasis fan tragically died after a fall at the band's Wembley concert. GoFundMe

KEY POINTS

  • Lee Claydon, 45, died after falling from the upper tier at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert.
  • His family believes he slipped on a beer-slicked floor and is questioning venue safety.
  • The Metropolitan Police is investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.

A night of celebration turned to tragedy when Lee Claydon, 45, died after a fall at Wembley Stadium during Oasis' long‑awaited reunion tour, leaving his family 'devastated' and demanding answers from officials.

Claydon, a landscape gardener from Bournemouth and father to teenage son Harry, reportedly slipped on a wet surface during the sold‑out London show on Saturday night. Emergency services were called, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. The Metropolitan Police confirmed his injuries were 'consistent with a fall' and appealed for witnesses or footage to aid their investigation.

Family's Heartbreak and Call for Clarity

His father, Clive Claydon, 75, has since spoken out about the tragedy, saying the family is 'devastated' and demanding answers from Wembley officials.

'People have said horrible things, but it was just an accident. All I know is there was beer everywhere. It's slippery — he slipped, apparently; we do not know the rest of it. There are questions about the barriers,' Clive told the BBC.

In a separate interview with The Sun, Clive added: 'I've been told that it was an accident waiting to happen. I can't understand how it happened. I've never been to Wembley, but you would expect the health and safety to be good.'

Claydon, described by his family as a devoted father and 'a lovely bloke', had reportedly enjoyed a couple of beers during the concert, which he attended with his brother, niece and nephew — none of whom witnessed the fall.

Record Alcohol Sales Raise Concerns

The concert — part of Oasis' first tour in 16 years — drew approximately 80,000 fans and reportedly set an all-time alcohol sales record for Wembley Stadium.

According to the Evening Standard, an estimated 250,000 pints were sold each night, with parts of the venue converted into storage to handle the demand. Approximately 4,500 kegs were delivered to meet the demand of fans across multiple sold-out shows.

Some concertgoers have since expressed concerns about the sheer volume of alcohol being served, suggesting the stadium environment may have become hazardous as a result.

A spokesperson said in a statement: 'Wembley Stadium operates to a very high health and safety standard. All legal requirements for the arena and staff are met, and the venue is regularly inspected.'

The Metropolitan Police confirmed Claydon's injuries were 'consistent with a fall'. Officers are urging anyone with footage or information about the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.

Tributes Pour In As GoFundMe Surpasses £15,000

In the wake of the tragedy, a GoFundMe page launched by Claydon's brother Aaron has raised more than £15,000 to support the family. (Exact figure is £17,383, as of this writing).

'Our family has been turned upside down and is struggling to deal with this devastation and unexpected loss,' Aaron wrote. 'Lee was a loving family man who was a role model to his son Harry and was loved so much by all his family. He was taken from us far too soon, and we will miss him so very much.'

Concertgoers, many of whom were present at Wembley that night, left messages of sympathy and solidarity.

One donor wrote: 'I was at Oasis on Saturday evening with my sons and husband, our amazing friends & we have all been rocked to the core to hear of this tragic loss. Please take comfort that so many strangers are thinking of you at this earth-shattering time.'

Another added: 'Heartbreaking news. Thinking of Lee's family and friends during this time. He sounded like a truly wonderful man.'

Oasis released a statement on Sunday saying they were 'shocked and saddened' by the incident and extended 'sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved'.

The Investigation is On

While official details remain scarce, Claydon's family have expressed a desire for greater transparency as they come to terms with the loss.

'We just want answers from Wembley about how it could have happened,' Clive Claydon said.

The investigation remains ongoing, and Lee's family says they are determined to understand how such an accident could have happened at a world-class venue.