Peter Kay show evacuated due to 'suspicious bag'

A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search.

Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found

Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leave A live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been stopped after a “potential suspicious bag” was found around the venue. The Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody, West Midlands police said on Friday evening. Continue reading...

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British police have said "no items of a suspicious nature were found" after comedian Peter Kay was ushered off stage mid-performance and the audience at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated last night.

Peter Kay rushed off stage and 19-year-old in custody after “suspicious bag” found at Birmingham show

The comedian is due to perform at the Utilita Arena again tonight (May 2) The post Peter Kay rushed off stage and 19-year-old in custody after “suspicious bag” found at Birmingham show appeared first on NME.

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