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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
George Thompson

Dangerous drugs batch fears after death and cardiac arrests

  • Northumbria Police are investigating the Death of a man in his 40s found in the Harlow Green area of Gateshead on Friday.
  • Authorities are exploring a potential link between this Death and four cardiac arrests reported in the same area since Thursday.
  • Police suspect a dangerous batch of Drugs could be responsible for these incidents.
  • Chief Superintendent Aelfwynn Sampson issued a warning, urging drug users to be mindful of the potentially fatal consequences of this substance.
  • The police emphasised their priority is protecting people from harm and are working to warn the public about the lethal substance.

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