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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after blaze at LGBT+ nightclub

The Independent·Nicole Wootton-Cane·about 1 month ago
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a blaze at an LGBT+ nightclub in Milton Keynes . Fire crews raced to the Pink Punters nightclub at around 2am on Sunday following reports of the blaze. People were evacuated from the club safely and nobody was injured, police said. Officers are still working to determine the cause of the fire, but Thames Valley Police (TVP) said a 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. The man, from Milton Keynes, remains in police custody for questioning. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) said 12 crews were in attendance at the height of the blaze. Firefighters remain on the scene to monitor hotspots and keep the area safe, the service added. TVP said it is “too early” to comment on any particular motivation behind the incident and warned people not to speculate. The force urged anyone with any information to come forward.…

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