Man charged with bomb hoax at Peter Kay's Birmingham show

Omar Majed, a 19-year-old from Washwood Heath, Birmingham, faces charges of making false communications following a bomb scare that prompted the evacuation of a Peter Kay performance at Utilita Arena Birmingham. The incident occurred on Friday night, 45 minutes into Kay's set, when a report of a suspicious bag led to his swift departure and the evacuation of the venue. Subsequent police investigations revealed no threats. The NEC Group will inform ticket holders regarding future actions. The show scheduled for Saturday went ahead with increased security measures. Kay’s "Better Late Than Never" tour contributes all profits to 12 cancer charities, with upcoming shows in Belfast, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Leeds.