Peter Kay ticket holders have been issued a statement by the Utilita Arena in Birmingham following a police evacuation. The comedian was forced to cancel his show midway through on Friday, May 1, after a suspicious bag was discovered.
Evacuation Details
The Birmingham venue evacuated halfway through the Peter Kay performance when the audience was informed that the gig would not continue. Police later confirmed that a suspicious bag had been found, prompting the evacuation as a precautionary measure.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in police custody. The exact nature of the arrest has not been disclosed.
Venue Statement
A spokesman for the Utilita Arena 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 customers and our colleagues is our highest priority. We can confirm everyone was safely evacuated and that the venue is secure. Ticket holders will be contacted directly in due course."
Next Scheduled Show
Peter Kay is scheduled to host a second night of the show at the same venue on Saturday, May 2. It remains unclear whether this performance will proceed as planned.
Police Statement
West Midlands Police stated: "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 to a search. We will provide further updates when we can."
The incident has caused significant disruption, but authorities have assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure safety.
