Man arrested and later charged over bomb hoax that halted Peter Kay’s Birmingham show
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 18:18 UTC
- Sources: The Independent, BBC UK News
Both The Independent and BBC UK News report that a 19‑year‑old, identified as Omar Majed of Washwood Heath, was arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax after a suspicious bag forced the evacuation of the Utilita Arena during Peter Kay’s comedy gig. He was subsequently charged and is due to appear in court on Monday. The incident caused the show to be abandoned and prompted a large police response.