Man arrested after Peter Kay's Birmingham show evacuated after 45 minutes on stage

Peter Kay’s stand-up gig in Birmingham was ‘evacuated’ tonight after the comic was on stage for just 45 minutes.

The 52-year-old star was performing at the Utilita Arena Birmingham at 8pm tonight (Friday, May 1) but the show was abruptly cancelled.

The star was reportedly ‘bundled off stage’ with fans given ‘no explanation’ at around 8.45pm.

Members of the production crew then announced the show would not continue and attendees claim the venue was ‘evacuated’ with police spotted on site.

Police have since confirmed they are investigating a suspicious bag incident and a man has been arrested.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We are carrying out an evacuation at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham after a potential suspicious bag was found.

“A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search. We will provide further updates when we can."

The comic is set to perform at the same venue tomorrow night (May 2).

More updates to follow.