The comedian was just 45 minutes into his performance at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham when it was abruptly cut short
The Utilita Arena has released a statement following the incident at this evening’s Peter Kay concert.
Peter Kay was “bundled off stage” during a show in Birmingham, with police evacuating the venue — which holds up to 15,800 people — after a “suspicious bag” was discovered. The comedian was just 45 minutes into his set at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena when it was brought to an abrupt halt, reports the Mirror..
West Midlands Police confirmed that a 19 year old man has been arrested and the surrounding area is being searched as a precaution.
Audience members reported that no explanation was given at the time of the evacuation. A member of the production team reportedly took to the stage at around 8.45pm to inform the crowd that the show would not be going ahead.
A Utilita Arena spokesperson said: “Utilita Arena Birmingham has been evacuated as a precaution on the advice of West Midlands Police after a potential suspicious bag was found nearby.”
“The safety and security of our customers and colleagues is our highest priority. We can confirm that everyone was safely evacuated and that the venue is secure. Ticket holders will be contacted directly in due course.”
The latest statement from West Midlands Police reads: “We are assisting with an evacuation at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham after a potential suspicious bag was found. A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search. We will provide further updates when we can.”
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