Man Arrested for Bomb Hoax During Peter Kay Show in Birmingham
Man charged after Peter Kay 'bomb hoax' during arena show
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Omar Majed, a 19-year-old from Washwood Heath, Birmingham, has been charged with making false communications related to a bomb hoax at the Utilita Arena. The incident prompted an evacuation during a Peter Kay comedy show, but no suspicious items were found.
- 01Omar Majed charged with false communications related to a bomb hoax.
- 02Incident occurred at Utilita Arena in Birmingham during a Peter Kay show.
- 03Evacuation was ordered after a report of a suspicious bag.
- 04No suspicious items were found following searches.
- 05Majed is scheduled to appear before magistrates on May 4.
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Omar Majed, a 19-year-old from Washwood Heath, Birmingham, has been charged with making false communications regarding a bomb hoax that led to the evacuation of the Utilita Arena during a Peter Kay comedy show. The evacuation was initiated just four minutes into the performance after a report of a suspicious bag. West Midlands Police confirmed that after thorough searches, nothing suspicious was discovered. A spokesperson for Utilita Arena emphasized the importance of safety and security, stating that all attendees were safely evacuated. Majed has been remanded in custody and is set to appear before magistrates in Birmingham on May 4.
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The incident caused significant disruption to attendees and raised concerns about safety at public events.
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