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A Peter Kay concert in Birmingham was evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious bag. The incident occurred in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Police stopped the comedian's performance early to conduct a search of the area. No injuries or specific details regarding the bag's contents were provided. Eyewitnesses reported the comedian stopped performing after 45 minutes. A 19-year-old man was arrested in Leeds last night. Leeds United won their match 3-1, putting them nine points clear of relegation. Thousands of fans attending a Peter Kay concert in Birmingham had their evening cut short. The incident led to the cancellation of the event. Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated as a precaution due to a suspicious bag. Separately, a Peter Kayes show was called off after a similar discovery.

A Peter Kay concert in Birmingham was evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious bag. The incident occurred in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Police stopped the comedian's performance early to conduct a search of the area. No injuries or specific details regarding the bag's contents were provided. Eyewitnesses reported the comedian stopped performing after 45 minutes. A 19-year-old man was arrested in Leeds last night. Leeds United won their match 3-1, putting them nine points clear of relegation. Thousands of fans attending a Peter Kay concert in Birmingham had their evening cut short. The incident led to the cancellation of the event. Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated as a precaution due to a suspicious bag. Separately, a Peter Kayes show was called off after a similar discovery. Audience members at Birmingham's Utilitor Arena were evacuated last night during a Peter Kay show after a potentially suspicious bag was found.

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Mastodon

“Peter Kay concert in Birmingham evacuated after ‘suspicious bag’ discovered”

Mastodon

“Peter Kay gig evacuation full police statement as arrest made after security alert”

LBC London

“A 19-year-old man's been detained and an arena has been evacuated during a performance by the comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham. West Midlands police says the utilitor venue is now being searched.”

Times Radio UK

“An arena in Birmingham city centre has been evacuated after police say a potential suspicious bag was found. It happened while comedian Peter Kay was performing at the utilitor arena. A 19-year-old man has been arrested.”

LBC London

“A teenager's been detained and an arena's been evacuated during a performance by the comedian Peter K in Birmingham, West Midlands Police says the venue is now being searched.”

BBC Radio 4

“West Midlands police say a 19-year-old man is in custody after a potential suspicious bag was found at Birmingham's Utilita arena. Members of the public had to be evacuated”

BBC Radio 4

“West Midlands police say a 19-year-old man is in custody after a potential suspicious bag was found at Birmingham's Utilita arena.”

LBC London

“A teenager's been detained and an arena's been evacuated during a performance by the comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham, West Midlands Police say the venue is now being searched.”

Times Radio UK

“a Peter K concert in Birmingham was evacuated last night.”

talkRADIO

“A Peter K. Gig in Birmingham has been evacuated after a potential suspicious bag was found near the Utilita Arena, a 19-year-old man's been arrested.”

Times Radio UK

“Peter K concert in Birmingham was evacuated last night. After the police.”

Times Radio UK

“Peter K concert in Birmingham was evacuated last night. After the police. secure. A 19-year-old man has been arrested.”

Times Radio UK

“A Peter K. concert in Birmingham was evacuated last night. After police say a potential suspicious bag was found nearby. The comedian's performance at the utilitor arena was stopped early so it could be cleared for a search.”

Times Radio UK

“A Peter Kay concert in Birmingham was evacuated last night. After the police say a potential suspicious bag was found nearby.”

LBC London

“A Peter K performance in Birmingham has been evacuated following the discovery of what police have called a potential suspicious bag. It was being staged at the city's utilitarian arena, and a 19-year-old man's been detained.”

BBC Radio 4

“Thousands of people were evacuated from a show at the Utilitarian Arena in Birmingham last night, starting the comedian Peter Kay after police said a potentially suspicious bag was found.”

Times Radio UK

“A Peter K gig in Birmingham has been evacuated mid-performance because of a suspicious bag. The comedian was taken off stage 45 minutes in and this is the moment the audience were told to leave the utilitarian arena.”

Times Radio UK

“Birmingham, where thousands of Peter Kay fans had their evening cut short after a potentially suspicious bag was found leading to an evacuation of the Utilita Arena.”

LBC London

“Peter Kayes being called off after a suspicious bag was discovered, Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated as a precaution and the police took a 19-year-old into custody.”

BBC Radio 4

“evacuated from a show in Birmingham last night, starring the comedian Peter Kay after police said a potentially suspicious bag was found.”

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