Saturday 21 April 2012

WHY?

Pair bailed following suspected drugs death of York teenager


House in Tang Hall Lane It is thought Ms Rodgers took a "yellow/ white paste" which could have contained amphetamine

Two people have been bailed over the death of a 16-year-old girl in York.

A 26-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug.

The girl, Poppy Rodgers, died at York District Hospital after being found seriously ill at a house on Tang Hall Lane on Thursday night.

She and a 21-year-old man are thought to have taken a "a yellow/white paste" which could have contained amphetamine. The man was also taken to hospital.

He is no longer in a critical condition.

North Yorkshire Police said a "detailed investigation" had been launched into the girl's death, but toxicology results and tests on the substance would take two weeks.

"People are strongly urged not to risk taking substances matching this description or of a similar nature," police said.

"Anyone with drug-related health concerns should seek medical assistance without delay."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-17797712#

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