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Police investigate tent fire in Milton Keynes that left a man injured
Overview
Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a tent fire on Elder Gate in central Milton Keynes on Friday afternoon, which resulted in minor injuries for a man in his forties. Authorities have launched an investigation and are appealing for information and CCTV footage from the public.
Key points
- Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a tent fire on Elder Gate shortly after 15:30 BST on Friday.
- A man in his 40s sustained minor injuries in the incident.
- Forensic teams remained at the scene to carry out inquiries, with a police cordon expected to stay in place for most of the day.
- Police have appealed for anyone with information or CCTV footage to contact them.