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Megan White

Leah Heyes named as teen girl, 15, who died 'after taking MDMA'

Police were called to Tollington Road, Islington, shortly before 4pm on Saturday, 11 May, to reports of a man's body found in a wheelie bin (Picture: Getty Images)

Police investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl believed to have taken MDMA have named her as Leah Hayes.

The teenager collapsed in a car park in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, at around 9.30pm on Saturday.

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.

North Yorkshire Police said they had not ruled out making further arrests.

Officers are continuing their investigation and a post mortem is due to be carried out to determine the cause of her death.

A spokesman added: “We believe that Leah had taken the drug MDMA – also known as ecstasy or a “bomb” – prior to collapsing and we reiterate our warning to anyone who uses drugs, of the potential consequences.

“We urge anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information about the events on Saturday night, to come forward and speak to the police if they have not already done so.”

On Sunday, Detective Inspector Jon Sygrove advised anyone who had bought MDMA recently to be cautious about taking it.

He urged anyone who had taken the drug and was feeling unwell to seek medical help immediately.

Police have asked anyone who was in the area at the time, or has any information about the events on Saturday night, to come forward if they have not already done so.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Northallerton CID, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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