Multiple people were injured after a crowd "stampede" broke out at the Ghana Party In The Park festival in Barnet, London, forcing organisers and police to end the event early on Saturday 1 August 2026. The Met Police said a small fire led to the venue's gates being temporarily closed, causing a crowd to build up outside; when the gates reopened, the crowd surged forward, triggering the crush. Officers and organisers stressed there was no truth to online speculation about a stabbing, and emphasised the safety of attendees remained their priority.

Police said 23 people needed medical assistance and nine were assessed by the London Ambulance Service, with three taken to hospital in a non-life-threatening condition; footage showed air ambulances and other emergency vehicles at the scene. Officers, paramedics and firefighters worked together to form a barrier between the surging crowd and those on the ground, administering CPR and initial medical care before crowds dispersed without further incident. Ghana Party In The Park has run at Copthall Playing Fields since 2005, typically drawing around 8,000 people, and this year's event was headlined by Shatta Wale.