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Teenager arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after Peter Kay arena evacuation
Police say 19-year-old Omar Majed was charged after the venue was evacuated and searched, with no suspicious items found.
- On Friday, Peter Kay's show at Utilita Arena in Birmingham was cut short after 45 minutes following reports of a "potential suspicious bag." Police evacuated the venue and searched the premises.
- The incident occurred shortly after the UK's terror threat level was raised to "severe" on Thursday, the first time in more than four years, following the stabbing of two Jewish men in London's Golders Green on Wednesday.
- West Midlands Police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of a bomb hoax after searching the premises. Attendees described a calm and swift evacuation, with many initially believing the disruption was part of the show.
- Confirming "everyone was safely evacuated," venue management emphasized that customer safety remains their "highest priority." Ticket holders will be contacted directly regarding future arrangements.
- Amid heightened security, Kay is scheduled to perform at the arena again on Saturday. The incident underscores elevated safety protocols now expected across the live-events sector.
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Peter Kay Birmingham gig evacuated over suspicious bag – man charged
Thousands of Peter Kay fans were evacuated from Utilita Arena Birmingham just 45 minutes into the comedian's show after a 'suspicious bag' was reported. A 19-year-old man has since been charged with false communications relating to a bomb hoax.
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