BBC UK News4/30/2026Crime1 min readUnited Kingdom
Fire at Milton Keynes LGBT+ nightclub was accidental, police say
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- A fire at Pink Punters, an LGBT+ nightclub in Milton Keynes, was accidental with no evidence of criminality found, Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service concluded following a joint investigation.
- A 51-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of arson has been eliminated from inquiries.
- The blaze broke out at 02:00 BST on Sunday in the Bletchley area and caused significant damage to the venue.
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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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