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News · 30 April 2026

Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ Club Pink Punters Burned to Ground

Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ Club Pink Punters Burned to Ground

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The Pink Punters LGBTQ+ nightclub in Milton Keynes was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Sunday, April 26. Everyone was safely evacuated with no injuries reported. A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and has since been released on conditional bail while investigations continue. The cause remains under investigation.

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