Peter Kay show evacuated due to 'suspicious bag'

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BBC Peter Kay sits on a green sofa, he wears a black knitted polo shirt under a black jacket. He has short dark hair and smiles at the cameraBBC

The show was cut short after about 45 minutes

Police have evacuated the Utilita Arena after discovering a "potential suspicious bag".

A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search, West Midlands Police said.

Comedian Peter Kay had been performing for about 45 minutes when the show was cut short and the Birmingham venue was evacuated, a BBC reporter who was in the audience said the crowd left quickly and calmly.

The venue has been contacted for comment.

A wide photo of an indoor arena with many people inside.

Thousands of people went to the show in Birmingham

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