A Peter Kay concert at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was abruptly evacuated on Friday evening after authorities identified a potentially suspicious bag at the venue. The comedian had been performing for just 45 minutes when security personnel escorted him off stage.
Incident Details
Witnesses reported that the show came to a sudden halt as security intervened. The evacuation was conducted swiftly, with attendees being directed out of the arena. West Midlands Police confirmed they were assisting with the evacuation and conducting a precautionary search of the site.
A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Police stated, '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.'
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and further updates are expected. The safety of attendees and staff remains the priority. More details will be released as they become available.
