CrimeUnited KingdomHighScore 7.0

Birmingham's Utilita Arena is evacuated after a suspicious bag is discovered during a Peter Kay performance. Police confirm a 19-year-old man is in custody.

Police have evacuated the Utilita Arena in Birmingham following the discovery of a suspicious bag during a performance by Peter Kay. A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

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Police have evacuated the Utilita Arena in Birmingham following the discovery of a suspicious bag during a performance by Peter Kay. A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

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