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'Bravery of worshippers and security stopped attacker entering Manchester synagogue'

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Bravery of worshippers and security stopped attacker entering Manchester synagogue, police chief says
Two people died in the synagogue attack; a third person, the attacker, was shot dead by police. The attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The summer sun is the perfect time to relax and catch up on a bit of reading.

Why not have a read of The Art of Crowds.

The Art of Crowds: The Science and Strategy of Crowd Management
By Mark McQuade

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July 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Sting forced to cancel concert after 'dangerous' safety concerns

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Sting forced to cancel concert after 'dangerous' safety concerns
Sting has taken to social media to reveal the reason why he was forced to cancel a performance over the weekend due to mounting safety concerns in Italy
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July 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Crowd incident added to website.

Album release party Chicago shooting 02/07/2025

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Album release party Chicago shooting 02/07/2025 4 dead, 14 wounded in River North mass drive-by shooting  Four people were killed and 14 were wounded in a mass drive-by shooting late Wednesday night o...
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July 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Shree Gundicha Temple crowd incident 29/06/2025

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Shree Gundicha Temple crowd incident 29/06/2025 3 killed and over a dozen hospitalized as crowd surges at eastern India Hindu festival Three people have been killed and more than a dozen hospitalized ...
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July 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Margate Drum & Bass Festival crowd incident 28/06/2025

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Margate Drum & Bass Festival crowd incident 28/06/2025 Drum and bass festival goer, 21, dies at event 'shut down for being too hot' A man has died at a drum and bass festival that was reportedly close...
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July 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Stade Olympique du 5 Juillet crowd incident 21/06/2025

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Stade Olympique du 5 Juillet crowd incident 21/06/2025 Death toll from Algeria stadium fall rises to four The number of spectators killed after falling from an upper stand of a stadium following MC Al...
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July 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Shri Lairai Zatra festival crowd incident 03/05/2025

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Shri Lairai Zatra festival crowd incident 03/05/2025 India: Six killed, dozens injured in Goa temple stampede The stampede occurred in Goa during the annual Shri Lairai Zatra festival, which is popula...
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July 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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REPORT OF THE STUDY COMMISSION OF
INQUIRY INTO COMMUNITY EVENTS
SAFETY
JUNE 26, 2025

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July 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Notting Hill Carnival secures funding for 2025, will go ahead

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Notting Hill Carnival secures funding for 2025, will go ahead
The funds will pay for extra security measures to address 'critical public safety concerns' that were identified in an independent review of festival
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July 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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RCB Victory Parade in Bengaluru Turns Deadly Amid Poor Crowd Management

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RCB Victory Parade in Bengaluru Turns Deadly Amid Poor Crowd Management
Eleven people died and several were injured during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru due to overcrowding and mismanagement.
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June 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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At least 15 people injured in stampede at Vedan Palakkad concert

Despite resorting to a lathi charge, police were unable to control the crowd and were quickly overwhelmed by the chaos and a stampede-like situation that broke out.
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At least 15 people injured in stampede at Vedan Palakkad concert
Chaos erupted during Kerala-based rapper Vedan’s concert at Kotta Maithanam in Palakkad on the evening of May 18, 2025, after an unexpectedly large crowd led to
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May 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Crowd Incident Updates added.

Jet Set nightclub Crowd Incident 08/04/2025

Lapu Lapu festival Crowd Incident 26/04/2025

Shri Lairai Zatra festival crowd incident 03/05/202

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The following has been gathered from secondary websites, news and presentations.Some of the terminology contained in the headings and body of these links is misleading. These have been taken from pres...
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May 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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On this day 1985

Bradford City Stadium Fire

The Bradford City stadium fire was the worst fire disaster in the history of football. It occurred during a league match, on Saturday, 11 May 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265.

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Case Study Bradford City Stadium Fire Club Page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFg-aMe3HfI The Bradford City stadium fire was the worst fire disaster in the history of football. It occurred during a ...
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May 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Case Study - Astroworld Festival 2021

Astroworld Festival was a two-day music event founded and headlined by rapper Travis Scott, held annually in Houston, Texas.

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case study Astroworld Festival 2021 https://youtu.be/Utqht6PWF9g?si=7Yce5EaxXd93friy Those we lost Bharti Shahani, 22John Hilgert, 14Brianna Rodriguez, 16Jacob Jurinek, 20Franco Patiño, 21Axel Acosta,...
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May 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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For those based in the London area or an interest in Notting Hill Carnival -

Public order policing – the Met’s approach Police and Crime Committee

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May 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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How about a bit of reading on a Sunday -

A comparative study of front of stage safety standards in crowded places

Mark McQuade, September 2023

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A comparative study of front of stage safety standards in crowded places By Mark McQuadeAcknowledgementsThe return path to further education was not one taken lightly. As a mature student returning to...
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May 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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A bit of research reading on a Sunday -

A study into the effectiveness of measurements and management processes for controlled customer ingress at non-turnstile events based in the United Kingdom

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Mark McQuade

2nd May 2017

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A study into the effectiveness of measurements and management processes for controlled customer ingress at non-turnstile events based in the United Kingdom - Working With Crowds
Title A study into the effectiveness of measurements and management processes for controlled customer ingress at non-turnstile events based in the United Kingdom (Working With Crowds Edit) Author, Mar...
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May 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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How about some Sunday reading and research -

ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE MOVEMENT OF A CROWD TAKING ACCOUNT OF THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MOVEMENT WITHIN THE CROWD

By Darren Crossman

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ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE MOVEMENT OF A CROWD TAKING ACCOUNT OF THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MOVEMENT WITHIN THE CROWD By Darren CrossmanAcknowledgements Attending further ed...
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May 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Ellis Park Stadium tragedy: 43 lives lost and lessons still unlearned 24 years later

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Ellis Park Stadium tragedy: 43 lives lost and lessons still unlearned 24 years later
24 years after the Ellis Park Stadium disaster claimed 43 lives, survivors share their raw grief while South African football continues to grapple with the same corruption and safety failures that cau...
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April 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival and kills multiple people, police say

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Lapu Lapu festival: Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival and kills multiple people, police say
The Filipino community's Lapu Lapu Day festival was under way when the incident happened.
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April 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Today we remember those lost in the Hillsborough crowd incident, we join the City of Liverpool and Liverpool Football Club as we remember the 97 supporters who lost their lives at Hillsborough 36 years ago.

#NeverWalkAlone

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Hillsborough Stadium Disaster - Working With Crowds
On 15 April 1989, 96 victims lost their lives and 766 supporters were injured, in what is commonly know as The Hillsborough disaster. A fatal crowd crush occurred during the FA Cup semi-final; Liverpo...
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April 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Cardiff City v Stoke City halted as players leave pitch and medics rush to emergency
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Cardiff v Stoke halted as players leave pitch and medics rush to emergency
There were concerning scenes at the Cardiff City Stadium as the match between Cardiff and Stoke was halted due to a medical emergency in the stands
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April 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Serious medical incident in crowd sees Weston-super-Mare game abandoned

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Serious medical incident in crowd sees football game abandoned
The game was abandoned after a spectator collapsed
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April 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Dominican Republic nightclub collapse kills 98

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Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 98 including ex-baseball player
More than 150 people are injured as rescuers continue to search for survivors in Santo Domingo.
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April 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM