Peter kay birmingham evacuated

A bomb hoax led to the evacuation of a Peter Kay show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, causing panic among audience members. The incident occurred about 45 minutes into the performance, when a suspicious bag was reported.

West Midlands Police advised the venue to evacuate as a precaution. Audience members were asked to leave without being informed of the specific situation, which added to the confusion and anxiety.

Following thorough searches by police, nothing suspicious was found. The safety and security of customers and colleagues is the highest priority for the venue.

A 19-year-old man has been charged over this bomb hoax. Ticket holders will be contacted regarding the incident, ensuring they receive updates about their tickets and any future performances.

Initial reactions from attendees varied. Steve Aspinall remarked, “To be honest, I thought it was part of the show at first.” Another attendee, Miranda Richardson, described how quickly events unfolded: “One minute [Kay’s] on stage and the gig is great, then two of the event team walk on stage straight to him, quick word and he’s ushered off.”