Peter Kay show evacuated mid-performance over 'suspicious bag'
A Peter Kay comedy show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was cut short after about 45 minutes due to the discovery of a 'suspicious bag.' The venue was evacuated as a precaution, and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody. Police are conducting a search of the site while the arena remains closed.
- ▪Peter Kay's show was interrupted after approximately 45 minutes.
- ▪The Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated over a potential suspicious bag.
- ▪A 19-year-old man is in police custody.
- ▪West Midlands Police confirmed the site is being searched as a precaution.
- ▪The audience exited the venue quickly and calmly.
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Peter Kay show evacuated due to 'suspicious bag'10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCThe show was cut short after about 45 minutesPolice have evacuated the Utilita Arena after discovering a "potential suspicious bag".A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search, West Midlands Police said.Comedian Peter Kay had been performing for about 45 minutes when the show was cut short and the Birmingham venue was evacuated, a BBC reporter who was in the audience said the crowd left quickly and calmly.The venue has been contacted for comment.Thousands of people went to the show in BirminghamFollow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.Related internet linksUtilita Arena BirminghamWest Midlands PoliceBirminghamPeter Kay
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