Three children have been taken to hospital on the Isle of Man after swallowing an unknown substance, police have said.
The children, thought to be aged between 11 and 12, were being treated in hospital after police were called to the National Sports Centre in Douglas on Thursday afternoon.
They were taken to Noble’s hospital for treatment and were all said to be in a stable condition.
Tests were being conducted to determine the substance involved, police said.
Insp Juan Kinley said: “There has been much speculation and rumour as to the condition of the children on social media which is incorrect.
“I can confirm that three young children remain in Noble’s hospital in a stable condition receiving medical treatment.
“We are continuing an investigation into the circumstances of how the children came to have possession of the substance, but we believe that it was found by them earlier in the day in the Douglas town area.
“The public are reminded that if they find any unknown substances to hand them to the police or local pharmacy. The public are reminded of the real dangers of taking any unknown substances and this type of incident just underlines the consequences.”
