Man arrested following blaze at LGBT+ club near Milton Keynes
Summary
A man was arrested for starting a fire at the Pink Punters LGBT+ nightclub near Milton Keynes, which was full of people at the time. The fire caused a large evacuation, and emergency services worked for hours to control the blaze.Key Facts
- A 51-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
- The fire happened early in the morning at the Pink Punters nightclub in Fenny Stratford.
- Thousands of people watched from outside as the fire spread quickly.
- Staff and security evacuated the club quickly and safely.
- Firefighters used 12 fire engines to put out the fire and stayed to manage hotspots.
- Police asked the public not to guess the motive for the fire.
- The road near the scene remained closed for some time because of the fire.
- Locals expressed sadness about the potential loss of the nightclub, which is an important social space.
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