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Fire at Milton Keynes LGBT+ nightclub was accidental, police say

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Fire at Milton Keynes LGBT+ nightclub was accidental, police say

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A fire that broke out at an LGBT+ nightclub in Milton Keynes was believed to have started accidentally, police said. The blaze broke out at Pink Punters in the Bletchley area of the city at 02:00 BST on Sunday and caused significant damage to the venue. Following a joint investigation between Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, "no evidence of criminality was found". A 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson has been "eliminated from inquiries", the force added. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.

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