Overview
- The sold-out show at Utilita Arena Birmingham, which stopped about 45 minutes into Peter Kay’s set Friday, ended with thousands evacuating after a report of a suspicious bag.
- West Midlands Police later named Omar Majed, 19, of Washwood Heath, who has been charged with false communications relating to a bomb hoax and remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on May 4.
- Officers said overnight searches located no items of concern, the arena was secured, and organisers will contact ticket-holders about the curtailed performance.
- Production staff escorted Kay off stage with little explanation, and witnesses described a calm but swift exit as standard safety protocols led to a full sweep of the venue.
- Enquiries continue, and local reports said Kay returned to the same arena the next night as the wider tour carries on with proceeds pledged to 12 cancer charities.