Fire-bomb attack at swingers’ club
The No3 Club
A controversial swingers’ club has been attacked by arsonists.
The No3 Club, on Friday Street, Chorley, was targeted by thugs who hurled a suspected fire bomb into the Primrose Bank House unit on Tuesday.
The fire service received reports of someone trying to throw “something bright” into the club at around 10.45pm, and are treating it as arson.
The owner of the club, who wishes only to be known as Mary, said: “The vandals climbed up the outdoor fire exit steps to get to the window, and threw a brick and a bottle into the ladies toilets.
“We’re very lucky that nobody was in the building at the time.
“We’ve been targeted three times in the last six months with people throwing bricks at windows.”
The club raised eyebrows when it opened in May last year and its facilities include a ‘playbed’ and a sauna.
But Mary believes the arson attempt was not personal.
She said: “I put the attacks down to drunken vandalism.
“I just thank God that nobody was hurt and a fire didn’t break out.”
The swingers’ club is closed on Tuesdays, but is normally open until midnight or later from Wednesday through to Saturday.
Fire crews said the petrol bomb device failed to catch fire once inside.
A spokesman for the Fire Brigade said: “A brick was thrown through a first floor window, followed by an incendiary device.
“It didn’t fully ignite so damage was confined to laminate flooring in the bathroom.”
The 999 caller said that ‘something bright’ was hurled into the window, and there were initial concerns that somebody was inside.
The owner of another business in the building, International Military Surplus Clothing, also said the Friday Street hub has attracted trouble-makers in recent months.
The man, who does not want to be named, said: “I had my windows broken just before Christmas.
“But the building has been targeted more times than that.
“I wouldn’t like to suggest they’re only trying to damage the swingers’ club.”
The landlord of the building, Frank Patterson, was unavailable for comment.
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River
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 12:15 AMIf you don't like swinging, don't swing. It's between consenting adults and harms noone not involved. If you don't like arson, help catch the scrote responsible. Arson harms plenty of people.
River
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 12:13 AMIf you don't like swinging, don't swing. It doesnt harm anyone. If you don't like arson, help catch the guy who did this, arson harms lots of people.
MacGyver
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 05:17 PMSwinging Club??? I remember the days we used to have a drink and eat Jelly and Ice Cream. Everyone to there own like, but if you get Herpes or the clap, well hard lines ain't it?
Lucifer
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 01:43 AMDear Fun Girl, I'm all for sexual liberty and have nothing against your choice of life style but I hope you're aware of the growing STD problems in The UK; sexual health is just as important as sexual pleasure, hope this is intelligent enough for you...666
clarttastic
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 12:24 PMPending Moderation
fun girl
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 08:38 AMAll those people out there that have commented on prostitution, brothels, vd etc you are really showing how ignorant you are and how little intelligence you actually have. Ok – you dont understand, that’s fair enough but don’t comment until you know the facts as you really are making yourselves look childish and pathetic. If you want to get these vandals off the streets to ensure you or your family don’t get targeted then spend more time helping the police than making ridiculous comments on here. I suggest we now leave Mary to put right the damage that has already been done and let them get on with their lives. If you don’t agree with this place then simple – DON’T COME. If you do and want to enjoy a beautiful club and socialise with lovely people then please join us.
Crag
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 07:54 AM#27 put some yoghurt on it, you'll be fine.
Lucifer
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 05:49 AMOn the down side, most swingers end up in VD clinics sooner or later...666
kells95e
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 05:04 AMRock on "Fun Girl" ! Having been in the lifestyle myself for a number of years, (10 yrs living in Germany taught me how prudish the British people are), people really should give it a try, nothing ventured, nothing gained ! It's not prostitution by a country mile, directly the opposite actually ! Have a look at the worlds biggest swinger resort at Cap D'agde in the South of France and get an education !!!
me011
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 03:11 AMlike minded people wanting the same thing before putting people down why not try it yourself you might enjoy it and lighten up!!
me011
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 03:09 AMOMG more people taking things out of context ITS A SWINGERS CLUB FOR SWINGERS JESUS GET A GRIP
me011
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 03:08 AMdo you really know what you are going on about???? swinging is not the same as prostitution!! no where near the same..this place is a lovely place where liked minded adults go and have a drink and socialise IT IS NOT A BROTHEL!!!! and no money is taken for the activities that go on there... think some of you need to go and do your homework before spouting ya crap on here and fungirl well said hun and i agree JOIN THE FUN
concerned and worried 2
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 12:05 AMget a grip! whatever this is about there's an arsonist on our streets so we should be more worried about where he's going to strike next than discussing the rights and wrongs of this club.
Lancs&proud
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:29 PMYou tell em fun girl, er, i don't suppose there's membership discount for being on your side? ;)
Crag
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 08:19 PMShe's right. #7 if your definition was right, then any bloke going round to his girlfriends house for a spot of hows yer father while her sister or mum or mate watches the telly, is actually visiting a brothel.
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