The Bolton-born comic was ushered off stage
A 19-year-old man has been charged with ‘false communications relating to a bomb hoax’ at a Peter Kay show in Birmingham.
The Bolton-born comic was ushered off stage mid-performance and the audience at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated on Friday night.
Police later said the show – part of Kay’s tour – was halted after a ‘potential suspicious bag’ was found. In a later update, the force said ‘no items of a suspicious nature were found’.
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Now, in an update on Saturday night, police in Birmingham have revealed a teenager is facing a criminal charge of ‘false communications relating to a bomb hoax’.
Omar Majed, from Birmingham, is due to appear in court on Monday. He’s been remanded in custody until then.
In a social media post, Birmingham Police said on Saturday night: “A man has been charged in connection with the events which led to the evacuation of the Utilita Arena in Birmingham last night.
“Omar Majed, 19 has been charged with false communications relating to a bomb hoax. Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham, has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on 4 May.
“An evacuation of the arena was ordered yesterday evening after a report of a suspicious bag being left in the area. This was following a report of a suspicious bag being left in the area.
“Following searches, nothing suspicious was found and we are grateful to everyone for their co-operation and understanding. As always our priority is the safety of the public.”
In a statement, the arena confirmed Saturday night’s Peter Kay was going ahead and said West Midlands Police were ‘satisfied with the security measures in place’.
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