Peter Kay Hoax Legal Update
Omar Majed, 19, faces Birmingham court over Peter Kay bomb hoax charges.
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Majed is from Saltley, Birmingham, which places him' origins beyond the immediate area of his arrest.
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A further court appearance occurred on July 27, 2026, with Majed again appearing via video-link from HMP Brinsford.
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The Peter Kay show involved in the hoax was part of his Better Late Than Never national tour.
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Police confirmed the Utilita Arena evacuation followed a report of a suspicious bag, and later stated nothing suspicious was found and thanked the public for their cooperation.
A 19-year-old from Birmingham appeared in court this week over an alleged bomb hoax that forced hundreds of fans to evacuate a Peter Kay comedy show. Omar Majed, from Saltley, faces a charge of communicating false information to police under the Criminal Law Act, according to Birmingham Mail.
The incident happened on May 1 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, during Kay's Better Late Than Never national tour. Police evacuated the venue after a report of a suspicious bag. Searches found nothing dangerous. The show was later cancelled.
How a Suspicious Bag Shut Down Peter Kay's Show
Officers were called to the Utilita Arena on May 1 after someone reported a suspicious bag inside the venue. The arena was evacuated while police searched the building. They found nothing suspicious. Police thanked the public for their cooperation, Head Topics reported.
The Peter Kay show that night was part of his ongoing Better Late Than Never tour. The cancellation left fans without a performance. Majed was subsequently charged in connection with making the false report to police.
Majed Grins in Court, Says Nothing During Appearance
Majed appeared at Birmingham Crown Court via video-link from HMP Brinsford. He did not speak during the hearing. He nodded to confirm his identity. Head Topics reported that he was seen grinning at times while seated next to a prison officer.
A previous hearing was abandoned after Majed began removing his clothing in court. Because of that incident, the court delayed his formal arraignment — the step where a defendant formally enters a plea. Psychiatric assessments were ordered before that could go ahead, Yahoo News reported.
Trial Date Set for November as Assessments Continue
A pre-trial review was scheduled for September 30. Majed made a further appearance via video-link on July 27, 2026, again from HMP Brinsford. A trial date of November 3 was set during earlier proceedings, according to Birmingham Mail.
Majed will remain in custody until at least the September hearing. The psychiatric assessments are still ongoing. Those results are expected to shape how the case moves forward before the November trial.
Who Is Omar Majed and What Charge Does He Face
Majed is 19 years old and from the Saltley area of Birmingham. He is charged with one count of communicating false information to police. The charge falls under the Criminal Law Act, Yahoo News reported.
Communicating false information to police — such as making a fake bomb threat — is a serious criminal offence in the UK. If convicted, Majed could face a custodial sentence. He has not yet entered a formal plea, as his arraignment is still pending the psychiatric assessments.
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