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Teenager's Victoria Warehouse 'ecstasy' death probed | Teenager's Victoria Warehouse 'ecstasy' death probed |
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A 17-year-old girl thought to have taken ecstasy on a night out has died after suffering an adverse reaction to the drug, police have said. | |
The young woman is believed to have taken a form of the drug known as Mastercard. | The young woman is believed to have taken a form of the drug known as Mastercard. |
She died in hospital after police were called to the Victoria Warehouse in Trafford, shortly after 05:00 BST. | She died in hospital after police were called to the Victoria Warehouse in Trafford, shortly after 05:00 BST. |
Greater Manchester Police urged anyone who may have taken the pills to seek medical attention. | Greater Manchester Police urged anyone who may have taken the pills to seek medical attention. |
Det Insp Helen Bell said: "This is a tragic situation, the death of a young person is always devastating, but in these circumstances, it is all the more heartbreaking." | Det Insp Helen Bell said: "This is a tragic situation, the death of a young person is always devastating, but in these circumstances, it is all the more heartbreaking." |
"Sadly we know it is very unlikely that the girl was the only person to have taken this drug last night." | "Sadly we know it is very unlikely that the girl was the only person to have taken this drug last night." |
In a statement, Victoria Warehouse's owners confirmed the incident took place at the venue and said they were working with investigators. | |
"[We] would like to convey our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased," it added. |