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Peter Kay rushed off stage and Birmingham arena show evacuated after suspicious bag found

Police evacuated the arena after finding a potential suspicious bag, and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody as a precaution.

  • On Friday, Comedian Peter Kay's show at the Utilita Arena Birmingham was abruptly cancelled after 45 minutes, with the audience evacuated from the venue at approximately 8:45 p.m.
  • West Midlands Police confirmed they evacuated the arena after discovering a "potentially suspicious bag," with a 19-year-old man in custody and the site subject to a search.
  • The performance was part of a nationwide tour with all proceeds supporting 12 leading cancer charities, though audience members reported there had been "no explanation" before staff announced the show "wouldn't be continuing."
  • Videos posted to social media showed crowds evacuating the arena, while others reported seeing police officers inside the venue during the security incident.
  • Peter Kay is scheduled to perform at the Utilita Arena again tomorrow, Saturday, May 2, though it remains unclear whether the venue will be cleared in time for the show to proceed.
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Stv broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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