Teenager charged over alleged Peter Kay show 'bomb hoax' in court

NewsGreater Manchester NewsBoltonThe Bolton comic was ushered off stage12:16, 27 Jul 2026A teenager charged over an alleged bomb hoax which forced a stand-up show by Bolton comic Peter Kay to be evacuated has appeared in court.Omar Majed, 19, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court via video-link from HMP Brinsford on Monday in front of Judge Andrew Smith KC.Majed, who wore a grey prison t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms, did not speak during the hearing, choosing only to nod when asked to confirm his identity by the court clerk. Sat at a table next to a prison officer, Majed grinned during the short hearing with his arms crossed and put his head down on the table multiple times.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterA pre-trial review hearing for Majed,