General · 2 May 2026

Peter Kay show evacuated, 19-year-old arrested

Thousands of fans had their Friday night plans disrupted when a Peter Kay comedy show was cut short in Birmingham. Police evacuated the Utilita Arena after a potential suspicious bag was found, leading to a venue search. A 19-year-old man is now in custody following the incident, which occurred about 45 minutes into the performance.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 May 2026 at 4:45

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