Four schoolgirls aged 13 taken to hospital after ‘taking teddy bear ecstasy pills’
Cops have executed a warrant as part of their investigation
FOUR schoolgirls, 13, were taken to hospital after "taking teddy bear ecstasy pills" in Manchester.
The youngsters swallowed the pink, "teddy bear" pills near the Civic Centre in Wythenshawe, and were admitted to hospital on Sunday evening, police have said.
They have since been discharged and are currently recovering at home.
On Monday night police executed a warrant on a house in Wythenshawe as part of the investigation.
This morning an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
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Detective Inspector Gareth Davies, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "This could have caused devastation for several families and, as with any illegal drug, there can be serious or even fatal consequences if you use them.
"We don't know exactly what these particular tablets contain and I would urge you not to take them.
"If you are offered drugs, particularly ones which are a pink and purple colour and have teddy markings on them, then please contact police.
"If you have any information about this incident or have concerns about drugs in the area, I would also urge you to contact police."
Last week The Sun reported that a group of pupils were facing expulsion after taking "teddy bear" ecstasy on their way to a Catholic school.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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