Peter Kay fans took to social media to react after the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated during his concert following a suspicious bag alert with police at the scene
The Utilita Arena has released a statement following the incident at tonight’s Peter Kay concert.
Peter Kay has been “bundled off stage” during a show in Birmingham, with police clearing the venue, which holds 15,800 people, after a “suspicious bag” was discovered.
The comedian was merely 45 minutes into his performance at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena when it was suddenly brought to a halt, reports the Mirror..
A 19 year old man has been detained and the area is being searched as a precaution, West Midlands Police confirmed.
Audience members said they were given no explanation at the time of the evacuation.
A member of the production team reportedly took to the stage at around 8.45pm to tell the crowd that the show would not be continuing.
A Utilita Arena spokesperson said: “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.”