Man charged after Peter Kay ‘bomb hoax’ throughout enviornment present
A man has been charged in connection with the events which led to the evacuation of the Utilita Arena during a Peter Kay comedy show in Birmingham last night.
The Utilita Arena was evacuated during a Peter Kay comedy show(Image: Getty Images)
A man has been charged in connection with the events which led to the evacuation of the Utilita Arena in Birmingham last night.
Omar Majed, 19 has been charged with false communications relating to a bomb hoax.
Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham, has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on 4 May.
An evacuation of the arena was reportedly ordered yesterday evening 4 minutes into a Peter Kay comedy show after a report of a suspicious bag being left in the area.
Following searches, nothing suspicious was found and we are grateful to everyone for their co-operation and understanding.
After the incident, a spokesperson for the venue released the following 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. We can confirm that everyone was safely evacuated and that the venue is secure. Ticket holders will be contacted directly in due course.”
The latest from West Midlands Police is: “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.”
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