Peter Kay Birmingham Show Evacuated: No Suspicious Items Found

British police have arrested a man following a bomb hoax that forced the evacuation of the Utilita Arena in Birmingham during a comedy performance by Peter Kay on May 1, 2026.

The security alert occurred mid-performance, resulting in the comedian being ushered off stage and the immediate evacuation of the audience from the venue.

Following a search of the premises, police confirmed that no items of a suspicious nature were found within the arena.

The arrest was made after the incident was identified as a bomb hoax.