A Peter Kay show was evacuated on Friday night after a “suspicious bag” was found at the comedian’s venue.Kay, 52, had been performing at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham for around 45 minutes when he was abruptly bundled off stage.

Comedian Peter Kay was escorted off stage mid-performance and the audience evacuated after a suspicious bag was reported near the venue. See details.

A 19-year-old man is now in custody.

Peter Kay's Birmingham performance was abruptly halted after a suspicious bag prompted a full evacuation of the Utilita Arena. Police later confirmed no threat was found, and a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax. The venue says future ...