Exeter: Girl dies after taking drug with ‘unknown substance’ at club
A 16-year-old girl has died after taking a drug containing an unknown substance at a nightclub in Exeter.
Emergency services were called to the town’s Move nightclub at about 12.30am today after the alarm was raised.
Officers said the drug involved is thought to be either ecstasy or LSD – and was taken in pill form.
The girl was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital before she died.
Devon and Cornwall Police said a number of teenagers are thought to have taken the tablets containing unknown substances.
The girl, and her peers, had been enjoying a 16-18 night at the nightclub.
A spokesperson from Move told Metro.co.uk: ‘Following the tragic news from the Devon & Cornwall police this morning, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the person involved. We are devastated by this awful tragedy.
‘We have run the 16-18 year old nights for over 6 years to create a positive space around music for people of this age-group to express themselves and to enjoy music with friends.
‘As a mark of respect Move nightclub will be closed until further notice.’
A 16-year-old boy, from the Exmouth area has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and taken into custody for questioning.
Detective Chef Inspector Lee Nattrass of said: ‘We have identified several teenagers already who reported that they had taken drugs, but we would urge anyone else who has felt unwell as a result to seek medical help and to contact us.
‘We have seen time and time again that these substances can kill, and we have another tragic case on our hands.
‘Talk To Frank is a website that has vital information for people about many types of drugs and we ask that parents have open and honest conversations with their children about the risks of drugs.
‘You don’t know what they contain and you don’t know the reaction you may have; it could be fatal. I urge anyone considering taking drugs to think twice and reconsider.’
Move nightclub has been contacted by Metro.co.uk for comment.
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A 16-year-old girl has died after taking a drug containing an unknown substance at a nightclub in Exeter.
Emergency services were called to the town’s Move nightclub at about 12.30am today after the alarm was raised.
Officers said the drug involved is thought to be either ecstasy or LSD – and was taken in pill form.
The girl was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital before she died.
Devon and Cornwall Police said a number of teenagers are thought to have taken the tablets containing unknown substances.
The girl, and her peers, had been enjoying a 16-18 night at the nightclub.
A spokesperson from Move told Metro.co.uk: ‘Following the tragic news from the Devon & Cornwall police this morning, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the person involved. We are devastated by this awful tragedy.
‘We have run the 16-18 year old nights for over 6 years to create a positive space around music for people of this age-group to express themselves and to enjoy music with friends.
‘As a mark of respect Move nightclub will be closed until further notice.’
A 16-year-old boy, from the Exmouth area has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and taken into custody for questioning.
Detective Chef Inspector Lee Nattrass of said: ‘We have identified several teenagers already who reported that they had taken drugs, but we would urge anyone else who has felt unwell as a result to seek medical help and to contact us.
‘We have seen time and time again that these substances can kill, and we have another tragic case on our hands.
‘Talk To Frank is a website that has vital information for people about many types of drugs and we ask that parents have open and honest conversations with their children about the risks of drugs.
‘You don’t know what they contain and you don’t know the reaction you may have; it could be fatal. I urge anyone considering taking drugs to think twice and reconsider.’
Move nightclub has been contacted by Metro.co.uk for comment.
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