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Teenager arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after Peter Kay arena evacuation
West Midlands Police said the venue was evacuated as a precaution after a potential suspicious bag was found, and no suspicious items were recovered.
- 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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Teenager in custody after ‘bomb hoax’ halts Peter Kay performance
Police said “no items of a suspicious nature were found” after Bolton comedian Peter Kay was ushered off stage mid-performance and the audience at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated on Friday night.
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