Several people have been injured after reports of a “stampede” at a London music festival on Saturday that saw the event cancelled.

The festival, Ghana Party in the Park, was held at Copthall Playing Fields in North London, was cancelled late on 1 August after “overcrowding” caused an “abrupt closure”, according to a statement from the organisers.

Police and London Ambulance Service were reported to have attended the incident.

In a statement on the social media site X, the Met Police Barnet said: “Officers are at Copthall Playing Fields where Ghana Party in the Park has been cancelled after an overcrowding issue at the entrance saw several people sustain non-life-threatening injuries.

“Speculation about a stabbing is inaccurate. Please help us by avoiding the area.”

One attendee, 18-year-old Kieran Turnbull told The Sun that at least three people were stretchered from the concert.

“We saw this stampede coming through the main entrance. At the bit where they do the bag and clothing searches, everyone was just pushing through,” he said.

“People were being carried out on stretchers. It became very very chaotic.”

Videos posted on social media from the event showed chaotic scenes of people crowding, rushing to get out and falling over.

Another told the Daily Mail, “Ghana Party in the Park, aka ShattaFest, has had a stampede, with people seriously injured.

“Two air ambulances (helicopters) have flown in to take some of the injured away.

“People have been unable to get into the event since 2pm. There are probably 1,000 people outside right now.”

Ghana Party in the Park is an annual festival celebrating Ghanaian culture, music and community. According to the events’ website, it was established in 2005 and attracts over 10,000 attendees.

In a statement on Saturday, the event organisers said: "Following the unfortunate incident at today's event, we wish to provide an update regarding the abrupt closure of Ghana in the Park. The decision to close the festival was made solely on the grounds of health and safety.

"Officers from the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade responded to a major incident on site.”

"Following discussions with the emergency services and our health and safety team, it was agreed that closing the festival was the safest option in order to protect all attendees.”

It added: "We would like to clarify that there were no incidents of stabbing and deaths as being speculated. The safety and wellbeing of our attendees, staff, artists, contractors and partners remains our upmost priority.”

"We thank everyone for their cooperation and understanding during thsi difficult situation. We wish all those who sustained injuries a speedy recovery, and safe journey back home to everyone.