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Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 1 May 2026

Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leave

A live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been stopped after a “potential suspicious bag” was found around the venue.

The Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody, West Midlands police said on Friday evening.