ShattaFest, an event held in the United Kingdom, has been cancelled after police shut down the festival over safety concerns linked to overcrowding.
According to UK police, the venue exceeded its approved capacity, forcing authorities to intervene after a stampede incident was reported.
The organisers of the event, Ghana Party in the Park, confirmed the disruption in a statement and advised patrons not to travel to the festival grounds while emergency services managed the situation.
“Due to a major incident at the festival site, the event has been temporarily paused.
“Please do not travel to or come to the festival site until further notice,” the statement said.
The organisers added that emergency services and relevant authorities were working to manage the situation.
“We kindly ask everyone to stay away from the area to allow them to carry out their work safely.
“We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation,” they added.
The organisers have not yet disclosed whether the event will be rescheduled or if ticket holders will receive refunds.
ShattaFest was expected to feature Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale as one of the headline performers, attracting fans from across the UK and beyond.
Authorities are yet to confirm whether any injuries or arrests were recorded following the overcrowding incident.
A UK police officer captured in a video confirming the cancellation said the decision was taken after a stampede left several people injured.
“There’s been a massive accident, a stampede which led to quite a lot of people getting hurt, and for that reason and for public safety it has to be shut down,” the officer said.
