Manchester Co-op Live arena cancels opening concert after ‘technical issue’

Some fans of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie were already in the arena – which has been beset by delays – when the gig was scrapped

The Co-op Live arena has cancelled its opening concert at the last minute due to a “technical issue”.

The US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was supposed to perform on Wednesday night, and some concertgoers were already in the venue.