Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BishopSaturday 02 May 2026 16:35 BSTPeter Kay show suspended as baffled crowd evacuated over suspicious bagA Peter Kay comedy show at the Utilita Arena Birmingham was suspended on Friday night.Audience members were asked to evacuate the venue due to reports of a "suspicious bag".The comedian was reportedly taken off stage by security just 45 minutes into his performance.West Midlands Police arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the incident.The area was searched as a precaution, leaving spectators confused as they were told to leave.In fullPeter Kay show suspended after crowd evacuated over suspicious bagThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in