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Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court

Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court

Summary

A 19-year-old man named Omar Majed was charged with a bomb hoax after causing a large evacuation at Birmingham's Utilita Arena during a Peter Kay show. He was removed from court due to disruptive behavior and will appear again in early June.

Key Facts

  • Omar Majed, aged 19, is charged with giving false information about a bomb to the police.
  • He allegedly entered the arena without a ticket and suggested a bomb was present.
  • Nearly 13,000 people had to leave the arena during Peter Kay’s show because of the hoax.
  • No suspicious items or bombs were found after searches by the police.
  • Majed was removed from his court hearing after acting disruptively.
  • He did not enter a plea and was kept in custody following the hearing.
  • The next court appearance is scheduled for 1 June at Birmingham Crown Court.
  • Peter Kay’s show was interrupted about 45 minutes into the performance.
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