Tributes to security worker killed in Brixton Academy Asake gig crush
By Charlotte SimpsonThe family of a security contractor who died after being injured in a crush at Brixton O2 Academy have paid tribute to their "selfless" loved one.
Gaby Hutchinson was working at Afrobeats artist Asake's show on Thursday when a "large number of people" stormed the south London venue.Family members said: "Losing our beautiful Gaby is a pain that can't compare." Police have established that Gaby and two other people were in the O2 Academy's foyer or entrance area when they were seriously hurt in the crush.from her injuries and a 21 year-old woman remains in a critical condition in hospital.In a tribute shared with BBC Newsbeat, family members said Gaby, who used "they" and "them" pronouns, was "unapologetically themselves".
"Getting 23 years of Gaby's life was a blessing and one we will never forget. Gaby will forever live on in our hearts."But Gaby protected those they loved fiercely and it was the same with Gaby's job." They added that Gaby, who had been working as a contractor on the night of the gig, had "always wanted to work with dogs" and dreamt of becoming a dog handler.Police said cordons around the building had been removed but investigations inside were continuingOfficers describe the investigation as "large and complex" and the force has set up an
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