Evacuation at Utilita Arena
Police have evacuated the Utilita Arena in Birmingham after discovering a "potential suspicious bag." West Midlands Police confirmed that a 19-year-old man is currently in custody, and as a precaution, the venue is undergoing a thorough search.
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Incident During Peter Kay Performance
Comedian Peter Kay had been performing for approximately 45 minutes when the show was abruptly cut short due to the incident. A BBC reporter attending the event noted that the audience evacuated the venue quickly and calmly.
Official Statements and Follow-Up
The venue has been contacted for comment regarding the situation. For ongoing updates, audiences are encouraged to follow BBC Birmingham on , Facebook, X, and Instagram.
"A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search," West Midlands Police said.
"Comedian Peter Kay had been performing for about 45 minutes when the show was cut short and the Birmingham venue was evacuated," a BBC reporter who was in the audience said. "The crowd left quickly and calmly."
