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Peter Kay rushed off stage and 19-year-old in custody after "suspicious bag" found at Birmingham show
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Peter Kay rushed off stage and 19-year-old in custody after "suspicious bag" found at Birmingham show

NME·Laura Molloy·about 1 month ago
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Peter Kay was rushed off stage during a Birmingham performance after a “potential suspicious bag” was found in the venue. The Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated last night (May 1), and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody, West Midlands police have said. “We are assisting with an evacuation at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham after a potential suspicious bag was found,” the force said. “A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search.” They added that they will “provide further updates when we can”. Audience members reported that Kay was pulled from the stage about 45 minutes into his performance, and the crowd were then asked to leave the venue without being told what was happening. #UPDATE | We are carrying out 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.…

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