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Boy in hospital after taking 'Darth Vader' tablet | Boy in hospital after taking 'Darth Vader' tablet |
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A 14-year-old boy has been treated for kidney failure after taking a drug known as "Darth Vader", the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. | A 14-year-old boy has been treated for kidney failure after taking a drug known as "Darth Vader", the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. |
The boy reportedly consumed "just half of one tablet" in Holywood, County Down, on Saturday, police said. | The boy reportedly consumed "just half of one tablet" in Holywood, County Down, on Saturday, police said. |
The PSNI have issued a public warning about the tablets which contain an "as yet unidentified" substance. | |
Officers investigating the incident arrested a 17-year-old on Sunday on suspicion of drugs offences. | Officers investigating the incident arrested a 17-year-old on Sunday on suspicion of drugs offences. |
The older teenager remains in custody and is being questioned about possession of a class A controlled drug, and possession with intent to supply. | The older teenager remains in custody and is being questioned about possession of a class A controlled drug, and possession with intent to supply. |