Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after Peter Kay gig evacuated in Birmingham
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax after a Peter Kay comedy show at Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated due to a suspicious bag. The comedian was escorted off stage mid-performance, and the arena was cleared as a precaution. Police confirmed no suspicious items were found, and the investigation is ongoing.
- ▪The Peter Kay gig at Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated on Friday night over reports of a suspicious bag.
- ▪West Midlands Police stated that no suspicious items were found after searching the venue.
- ▪A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax and remains in custody.
- ▪The evacuation was conducted as a precautionary measure on police advice, and ticket holders will be contacted.
- ▪All proceeds from the tour were set to be donated to 12 leading cancer charities.
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