Teen ‘behind bomb hoax at Peter Kay show’ removed from court for undressing

Peter Kay, aged 52, was ushered off stage during his show, which was then cancelled after the evacuation (Picture: BBC)

A teenager accused of a bomb hoax at a Peter Kay show that led to the comedian being rushed off stage had to be removed from court when he started stripping off.

Omar Majed, 19, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court via video-link from HMP Brinsford yesterday charged with an offence of communicating false information to police.

But the hearing was cut short after prison officers removed the defendant from the room when he started to take off his prison-issue grey tracksuit bottoms.

The show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on May 1 was part of Kay’s Better Late Than Never national tour, which will see all proceeds donated to 12 cancer charities.

Kay, aged 52, was ushered off stage during his show, which was then cancelled after the evacuation.

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West Midlands Police later said ‘nothing suspicious was found’ during searches of the venue.

Omar Majed, 19, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court via video-link from HMP Brinsford yesterday (Picture: Alamy Live News.)

In an update on May 2, the force said: ‘An evacuation of the arena was ordered yesterday evening after a report of a suspicious bag being left in the area.

‘Following searches, nothing suspicious was found and we are grateful to everyone for their co-operation and understanding.

‘As always, our priority is the safety of the public.’

Judge Andrew Smith KC was trying to address Majed, who was not arraigned during the hearing due to the need for psychiatric reports, to let him know when he next needed to appear.

But the judge cut short his remarks and stated for the court record that prison staff had understandably escorted the defendant out of the video hearing room.

Majed was remanded into custody ahead of his next appearance on July 27.

A two-week trial has been listed to begin on November 3.

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