A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a bomb hoax that resulted in the evacuation of a Peter Kay comedy show in Birmingham. West Midlands Police confirmed that Omar Majed, from Washwood Heath, Birmingham, has been charged with false communications and is scheduled to appear before city magistrates on Monday. The Utilita Arena was evacuated and the comedian was escorted off stage during his performance on Friday night, following a report of a suspicious bag in the venue. Police stated that “following searches, nothing suspicious was found.” The police statement further added, “We are grateful to everyone for their co-operation and understanding.” “As always, our priority is the safety of the public.” Kay was approximately 45 minutes into his set when the show was abruptly halted and the venue evacuated. A spokesperson for the NEC Group announced on Friday that ticket holders would be contacted regarding next steps by their original point of purchase. Utilita Arena Birmingham provided an update on X on Saturday morning, thanking attendees for their cooperation during the evacuation. The venue also detailed the security measures it has implemented.
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