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Ben Eccleston & Carly Odell

Police warning after teenager is believed to have died from taking 'Mandy'

Police are warning the public about drug usage folllowing the death of a teenage boy who is believed to have taken 'Mandy'. 

The 17-year-old was found in cardiac arrest when police were called to a property on Sunday June 30. 

The boy was taken to hospital, but died a few hours later. 

Four other teenage boys who are believed to have taken the drug - a type of MDMA, also known as ecstasy - were also taken to hospital.

The teenagers who were in a property in Statford when they were believed to have taken the drug, have all since been discharged from hospital, CoventryLive reports.

Josko was under the influence of ecstasy when he was arrested (Getty Images)

Warwickshire Police have arrested two 17-year-old boys on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. 

One of them has been released under investigation, while the other, remains in police custody. 

Police warning 

Detective Inspector Lisa Sears, from Warwickshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased. 

"At this time we believe the boys may have taken a type of a drug called 'Mandy', a type of MDMA, also known as ecstasy.

"We are keeping an open mind as to whether this was a bad batch of drugs, a bad reaction or an overdose.

"While we are investigating to establish how the boy died we would urge local drug users to be very cautious. 

"While we can't yet confirm cause of death, we would like to remind people of the dangers of taking drugs.

"There is no safe way of taking drugs, and no way of knowing exactly what you are putting into your body and whether it is safe."

Anyone who can help police with their enquiries in regards to this incident can call 101.

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