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.
The force said: “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.”
