The 25-year-old accidentally hanged himself at Pink Punters nightclub in Bletchley, near Milton Keynes
A man was left in a critical condition after accidentally hanging
himself on a noose that had been set up as a Halloween prop at a nightclub. The
25-year-old was taken to hospital from Pink Punters in Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire just after 11pm yesterday, Thames Valley Police said. His
condition has since improved at Milton Keynes Hospital and he is now talking to
staff. Officers said they will work with the local council to investigate the
safety of the event.
The owner of the club, which attracts gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and
transgender people, said it was a 'freak accident' involving a low-hung prop
that had been safely used for several years. Superintendent Barry Halliday
said: 'I appreciate that this incident may have caused some concern in the
community. However, I would stress that it appears to be a tragic accident and
is not any type of hate-related crime.
'Fortunately, the man's condition has improved considerably in recent
hours. Police will work with the local council and other partner agencies to
investigate the safety of the event.' Club owner Frank McMahon said: 'There was
an accident involving a Halloween prop which had been in use for several years
at the club. It is a safe system. 'It's just a rope with a large noose which
doesn't go tight around the neck. People use it so they can have photographs
taken. We've never had a previous incident with it. 'It's one of several props
that we use, and is low down to the ground. We do have an excellent safety
system in place and we believe it to be a freak accident.'
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