Schoolboy, 16, dies after ‘taking drugs’ at Leeds Festival as cops issue urgent warning
A SCHOOLBOY has died at Leeds Festival "after taking drugs", cops fear.
Police have launched an investigation following the death of the 16-year-old.
Officers rushed to the festival's grounds at 10.16pm on Saturday following reports the boy had been taken to the medical tent after falling ill.
The teen was taken to the hospital but tragically died today.
His parents have been informed.
Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson of West Yorkshire Police, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time.
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“While the exact cause of his death is yet to be established, one line of enquiry is that he had taken a particular type of ecstasy (MDMA) tablet, which was described as a grey or black oblong shape.
“At this moment in time this is believed to be an isolated incident as we have not received any similar reports.
“Users of any drug which is not professionally prescribed can never be sure of their contents and the risks involved with taking the substance.
“Anyone who does feel ill after taking any substance should seek urgent medical attention."
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“We are continuing to conduct enquiries on site and are liaising closely with the event organisers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or security on site, call 101, or visit the West Yorkshire Police website.