Peter Kay bomb hoax: 19-year-old remanded in Birmingham court
Peter Kay bomb hoax: 19-year-old remanded in Birmingham court
A 19-year-old from Birmingham is accused of a bomb hoax at a Peter Kay show; the Utilita Arena was evacuated and the suspect was removed from court amid outbursts.
Omar Majed, 19, from Birmingham, has been charged with communicating false information to police about a bomb threat at Peter Kay's comedy show at Utilita Arena. The alleged hoax prompted a large-scale security response and the show was halted with the comedian escorted off stage as a precaution.
Emergency services evacuated the venue and fans were kept safe as officers searched the area. The incident led to the cancellation of remaining performances that night, disrupting plans for hundreds of ticket holders.
In court, Majed was described as the person accused of the hoax. He was removed from the courtroom during proceedings after an outburst, with the case continuing on further dates.
Authorities stressed the seriousness of false bomb threats and urged the public to report any suspicious activity. No injuries were reported, and investigators say they will pursue the matter through the courts.
