FOUR people are fighting for their lives after a crush at the O2 Academy in Brixton last night.

Met cops said they were called to reports a large number of people had attempted to force entry to the venue for singer Asake’s show.

Four people are fighting for their lives after a crush at the O2 Academy in BrixtonCredit: twitter

Police say thousands of extra fans arrived at a sold-out gig last nightCredit: Twitter

A massive group of revellers had been seen attempting to get into the O2 Academy in BrixtonCredit: Twitter

The show was stopped and fans evacuatedCredit: Twitter

The scene remained cordoned off this morning and there was a heavy police presenceCredit: PA

Clothes and rubbish still littered the sceneCredit: PA

Ten people were hurt in the horror, with four critical. Another four were taken to hospital while two were treated at the scene.

The gig was called off part-way through, which angered many and sparked chaos as revellers demanded to know why.

Delivering a message to fans inside the venue with a microphone, one man said: “3,000 people have broken the doors outside.”

He added: “Because of security the police have asked us to close the show… this is nothing to do with us.”

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Members of the crowd can then be heard booing, and another man takes the microphone and says: “Please people, hold up one second.

“For your own safety listen please, please, please. There’s people who have breached the door, they have broken in.”

Footage shared online appears to show clashes between fans and police, with a large emergency service presence at the scene.

It came after Nigerian star Asake, 27, known for his hit Sungba, posted on his Instagram that there were no more tickets available.

Last night was the final of his three shows at the venue.

Cops have confirmed 10 people were injured in the crush, four people of whom are in a critical condition in hospital.

One woman who said she was rushed to hospital after being stamped on in the chaos has now opened up and said she thought she was going to die last night.

The street remained cordoned off this morning, with clothes and rubbish still littering the street.

A video has since emerged of a woman being thrown down stairs after tussle with cops, too.

Asake has this morning issued a statement on Instagram.

He wrote: “My heart is with those who were injured last night and caused any form of discomfort. I pray you get well soonest.

“I am also in the process of reaching out to individuals. I still do not have the full brief from the venue management themselves as to what led to the disruption at the entrance of The Brixton Academy, but we are thankful that all was peaceful at the end.

“For my people who enjoyed the beginning of my performance, I am sorry that it was cut short. Thank you for your unbelievable love London. I love you too much! I’m looking forward to seeing you again in a bit!”

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, also confirmed this morning that an “urgent investigation” was underway.

He posted to Twitter: “My thoughts are with all those affected by the awful incident in Brixton last night.

“Eight people were taken to hospital, with four in a critical condition. An urgent investigation is already underway.

“I remain in close contact with the Met Commissioner & emergency services.”

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the force had reports of a large crowd trying to gain entry without tickets at 10.40pm.

He said: “Emergency services attended the O2 Academy in Brixton following reports that a number of people had been injured after a large crowd attempted to gain entry without tickets.

“Four people are in a critical condition at hospital. Officers will remain in the area to provide reassurance.”

Commander Ade Adelekan said: “This is an extremely upsetting incident which has left four people critically ill in hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.

“A police investigation has been launched, and it will be as thorough and as forensic as necessary to establish exactly what happened last night.

“The scene will be examined by specialist officers, CCTV will be viewed, every witness that we can make contact with will be spoken to and all other lines of enquiry will be followed.

“Officers are remaining in the area to provide reassurance to the local community in and around Brixton.

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“The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards will view all video material, including Body Worn Video footage from the officers at the scene.“

The O2 Academy Brixton has been contacted for comment.

London’s O2 Academy in Brixton is a popular venue that attracts large crowdsCredit: Getty

Fences could be seen knocked down and rubbish littered the street after the incidentCredit: UkNewsinPictures

Police stood guard afterwards, and tape surrounded the venueCredit: UKNIP

He was performing to a sold-out crowd last nightCredit: Twitter

Last night was the final of Asake’s three shows at the venueCredit: PA