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Man arrested after significant fire at popular LGBT+ club
Police say 12 fire crews responded as staff evacuated a large crowd and no injuries were reported.
- On Sunday, April 26, a significant fire broke out at the Pink Punters nightclub in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, at approximately 2am, prompting staff to evacuate a large number of revellers and nearby residents.
- Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed 12 fire crews at the blaze's height to combat the flames, which severely damaged the upper floor and ripped off the building's roof.
- Thames Valley Police arrested a 51-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the fire. He remains in custody while authorities carry out ongoing enquiries.
- Thankfully, no injuries were reported as staff safely evacuated the venue. Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie, LCU Commander for Milton Keynes, confirmed that fire crews and officers remain on scene with road closures likely to persist.
- The exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference 43260203265.
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Man arrested over fire at Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ club
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ nightclub Pink Punters. In the early hours of Sunday (26 April) morning, a fire broke out at the club on an outside balcony. The club was evacuated while firefighters attended the scene. Thankfully, nobody was injured, however, as per owner Frank McMahon, “the building itself has been completely destroyed”. A…
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A 51-year-old man from the Buckinghamshire city was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
·Northwich, United Kingdom
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The fire broke out on Saturday night when it was packed. No injuries have been reported.
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