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

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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.” Audience members reported that Kay was pulled from the stage about 45 minutes into his performance, and the crowd were asked to leave the venue without being told what was happening. The arena said in a statement: “Utilita Arena Birmingham has been evacuated as a precaution on the advice of West Midlands police after a potential suspicious bag was found nearby. “The safety and security of our customers and colleagues is our highest priority.…

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