The teenager fell ill on Saturday at the music event and was taken to hospital, but died on Sunday. West Yorkshire Police said they were looking into whether he had taken a specific type of MDMA. Police said the boy’s parents have been notified and officers believe this was an isolated incident.
Gray or black oblong tablet form
Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who died and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time. “While the exact cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, one line of inquiry is that he had taken a certain type of ecstasy tablet (MDMA), which was described as a gray or black oblong shape. “At this time it is believed to be an isolated incident as we have not received similar reports. “Users of any drug not prescribed by professionals can never be sure of its contents and the risks involved in taking the substance. “Anyone who feels ill after taking any substance should seek emergency medical attention. “We are continuing to conduct on-site inquiries and are in close contact with the organizers of the event.” Anyone with information is asked to contact police or security on site, call 101 or visit the West Yorkshire Police website.
