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Police investigate following death of two Devon teenagers

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
December 9, 2017
in Community News
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Police are investigating following the death of two Devon teenagers in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 9th December.

Emergency services were called to Pryzm night club in Plymouth in the early hours of the morning.

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Two 19-year-olds, one male from Okehampton and one male from Newton Abbot were taken to Derriford Hospital where they both later died.
Their next of kins are aware. Formal identification has not yet taken place.

An 18-year-old man is currently in police custody and awaits questioning in relation to this matter.

Detective Inspector Julie Scoles, said: “It is currently believed that the two men who died were part of a larger group who had taken what they thought to have been MDMA.

“Many of the group were from Okehampton and had visited Plymouth to attend the Basshunter set at the Pryzm nightclub last night.

“We are investigating these deaths and have located the rest of the group who are thankfully showing no ill-effects at this time.

“We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection to this death, but would like to hear from anyone who has any information that can help us with our enquiries.

“I am urging the public, especially those going out and planning to take recreational drugs, to be aware of this incident and think twice before taking any unknown substance; There is always a risk when taking drugs and the only way of staying safe is to avoid drugs altogether.”

For advice on drugs and the possible risks posed, head to www.TalkToFrank.com.

Anyone with any information can contact the police on 101 or 101@dc.police.uk quoting log number 67 for 9 December.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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