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Peter Kay’s stand-up gig at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was cut short after just 45 minutes on Friday.
Peter Kay was reportedly hustled off-stage in Birmingham as his stand-up performance came to an unexpected halt after merely 45 minutes. The comic had begun his set at the Utilita Arena Birmingham at 8pm this evening (Friday, May 1) but proceedings were suddenly brought to a close after three-quarters of an hour.
Audience members said there had been ’no explanation’ and nothing to suggest anything was wrong before a member of the production crew walked on to the stage around 8.45pm to confirm the show would not be continuing.
Some ticket holders claimed they had seen police officers inside the arena, which was then evacuated. The performance, part of a nationwide tour with all proceeds going to 12 leading cancer charities, had begun at 8pm, reports Birmingham Live.
Peter Kay is due to perform at the same venue tomorrow evening (Saturday, May 2).
An audience member told BirminghamLive that everyone was told to leave the venue by a member of the production crew around 8.45pm.
They were told the show "wouldn’t be continuing".
One fan who was at the gig posted on X, formerly Twitter: "Just been evacuated out the Utilitia Arena Birmingham and Peter Kay bundled off stage," adding a mind blown emoji.
Another concertgoer shared footage of the venue being cleared, writing: "Being evacuated from the Peter Kay gig in Birmingham. No information as to why."
West Midlands Police took to X to confirm: "We are carrying out 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."
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Deputy Editor