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Police suspect he took a particular type of MDMA tablet, described as a grey or black oblong shape.

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West Yorkshire Police said the exact cause of death has not been established but are investigating a particular type of MDMA that was being circulated.

[Leeds Festival ](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds-festival)after taking a suspected drug overdose. The boy's parents have been informed. Promoted Stories “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. He was taken from the medical tent to hospital but sadly died today (Sunday). The exact cause of death is yet to be established, but police said it is suspected it was drugs related, and may be to do with a particular type of MDMA that was being circulated.

The boy was taken to hospital and given treatment, but he died today, West Yorkshire Police said.

‘We are working closely with West Yorkshire Police to assist with their investigation and take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously. ‘The safety and wellbeing of all our festival goers is always our absolute priority and we remind all festival goers that there is no safe way to take prohibited drugs and there are no safe prohibited drugs.’ Those behind the festival said they are “working closely” with police to help with their investigation and that they “take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously”. Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, said: ‘We are truly saddened about this tragedy and our sincerest thoughts are with the family at this time. ‘We are continuing to conduct inquiries on site and are liaising closely with the event organisers.’ West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time.

One line of enquiry is that the teenager took a MDMA pill at the popular festival.

It comes after Leeds Festival organisers issued a warning to those heading to the event over the rise of ecstasy deaths. Officers were called at about 10.16pm on Saturday and were informed a 16-year-old male had been taken to the medical tent after falling ill. At this moment in time this is believed to be an isolated incident as we have not received any similar reports. This could be firmly in the fatal overdose range. Specialist officers are supporting the young man's family and believe it to be an 'isolated incident' at this time. There appears to be a link with the amount of MDMA found in tablets more recently. The 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after he suddenly fell ill at the festival, shortly before 10.30pm on Saturday night (August 27). The website stated: "Ecstasy deaths appear to be rising year on year. “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. Sadly, he was pronounced dead on Sunday. A spokesman for the force said: "Police have launched an investigation following a suspected drugs related death of a teenager at Leeds Festival. One line of enquiry police are probing is that the teenager had taken a tablet, which is 'black or grey' and an 'oblong shape'

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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. Assistant Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police Catherine Hankinson said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time. Officers were called at about 10.16pm yesterday (Saturday) and were informed a 16-year-old boy had been taken to the medical tent after falling ill.

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A 16-year-old boy has died after reportedly taking "a grey or black oblong shape" ecstasy tablet and falling ill at Leeds Festival over the weekend.

[Reading](https://www.readingfestival.com/drugs-policy) & [Leeds](https://www.leedsfestival.com/drugs-policy/) Festival issued a statement ahead of the twin events (which both commenced on August 26), [warning of the use of drugs](https://www.nme.com/news/music/reading-leeds-issue-fresh-drugs-warning-amid-rising-ecstasy-deaths-3291497) at their festivals. Your friends might have taken the same drug and not had any ill effects. “Ecstasy deaths appear to be rising year on year,” Reading’s website reads. The policy included an ecstasy-specific portion, highlighting the rise of deaths related to the drug. Officers have launched an investigation into the teenager’s suspected drug-related death. “This festival does not condone the use of drugs,” a web statement outlining their drugs policy read.

The teenager fell ill at the music event on Saturday and was taken to hospital, but he died on Sunday. West Yorkshire Police said they were looking into whether ...

Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, said: "We are truly saddened about this tragedy and our sincerest thoughts are with the family at this time." Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time. "While the exact cause of his death is yet to be established, one line of inquiry is that he had taken a particular type of ecstasy (MDMA) tablet, which was described as a grey or black oblong shape.

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“We are continuing to conduct enquiries on site and are liaising closely with the event organisers.” “Users of any drug which is not professionally prescribed can never be sure of their contents and the risks involved with taking the substance. Assistant Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police Catherine Hankinson said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time. “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. [1](https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/crime/teenage-boy-dies-at-leeds-festival-3822502?itm_source=parsely-api)Teenage boy dies at Leeds Festival [2](https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/crime/two-in-court-after-reports-of-gunshot-in-halifax-as-extra-patrols-continue-to-reassure-residents-3821373?itm_source=parsely-api)Two in court after reports of gunshot in Halifax as extra patrols continue to reassure residents [3](https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/people/police-concerned-for-missing-calderdale-girl-13-3822352?itm_source=parsely-api)Police concerned for missing Calderdale girl, 13 [4](https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/police-appeal-for-help-to-find-missing-teenager-from-sowerby-bridge-3822157?itm_source=parsely-api)Police appeal for help to find missing teenager from Sowerby Bridge [5](https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/people/players-and-help-needed-for-rugby-match-in-memory-of-halifaxs-ben-benn-former-bradford-bulls-huddersfield-giants-and-siddal-player-3822473?itm_source=parsely-api)Players and help needed for rugby match in memory of Halifax's Ben Benn - former Bradford Bulls, Huddersfield Giants and Siddal player Officers were called at about 10.16pm yesterday (Saturday) and were informed a 16-year-old boy had been taken to the medical tent after falling ill.

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The man was shot in the left hand and shoulder and taken to Amita Health St. Hadden identified the man as the boy’s father and said he was the shooters’ target, and said police are looking for information from witnesses. A 25-year-old man and the boy were traveling in a vehicle around 5 p.m.

A 25-year-old man was driving with the boy in the car about 5 p.m. in the 7600 block of South Paulina Street when another vehicle pulled alongside them and ...

26 that his wife had shot herself inside their home in the 15600 block of Rose Drive, prosecutors said. in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street when another vehicle pulled alongside them and someone from inside fired shots, Chicago police said. Timothy Lasenby, 39, told officers responding to the shooting about 12:25 a.m. The man suffered gunshot wounds to the hand and shoulder. in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street when another vehicle pulled alongside them and someone from inside fired shots. Game 2 is Wednesday in Chicago.

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West Yorkshire Police said they are looking into whether he had taken a particular type of MDMA.

“The safety and wellbeing of all our festival goers is always our absolute priority and we remind all festival goers that there is no safe way to take prohibited drugs and there are no safe prohibited drugs.” “We are working closely with West Yorkshire Police to assist with their investigation and take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously. Those behind the festival said they are “working closely” with police to help with their investigation and that they “take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously”.

A 6-year-old boy and adult male were shot by an unknown offender while traveling in a vehicle Saturday evening in Chicago's Rogers Park community, ...

He was said to be in good condition at the hospital. in the 7600 block of North Paulina. The shooting was reported at approximately 5:02 p.m.

A 25-year-old man was driving with the boy in the car about 5 p.m. in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street when another vehicle pulled alongside them and ...

in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street when another vehicle pulled alongside them and someone from inside fired shots, Chicago police said. Game 2 is Wednesday in Chicago. in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street when another vehicle pulled alongside them and someone from inside fired shots. The man suffered gunshot wounds to the hand and shoulder. Francis hospital, where he is in good condition. A 25-year-old man was driving with the boy in the car about 5 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 4-year-old boy was shot inside a barbershop in Philadelphia's Olney section on Sunday afternoon, police say.

One of those bullets struck the 4-year-old boy inside waiting to get a haircut. Police say there are numerous cameras inside the barbershop. At around 5:15 p.m., police say a man entered the barbershop, walked into the back of the store and started arguing with another man. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 4-year-old boy was shot inside a barbershop in Philadelphia's Olney section on Sunday, police say. With Monday being the first day of school, many parents brought their children in for haircuts. "One too many times.

Police say teenager may have taken 'particular type' of ecstasy or MDMA tablet, grey or black and oblong-shaped.

“The safety and wellbeing of all our festival goers is always our absolute priority and we remind all festival goers that there is no safe way to take prohibited drugs and there are no safe prohibited drugs.” Melvin Benn, managing director of organisers Festival Republic, said: “We are truly saddened about this tragedy and our sincerest thoughts are with the family at this time. West Yorkshire police said they were looking into whether he had taken a particular type of MDMA.

A Rogers Park, Chicago shooting left a 5-year-old boy and his father in critical condition, the police department said. Their family spoke with ABC7.

We got to do something. We got to do something," Sargent said. "The frustrating part is that an individual knows who discharged this weapon on this kids and won't say anything. "They were saying goodbye. "I'm heartbroken. I am crushed.

Police say one line of inquiry is whether teenager took MDMA after he became ill at music event on Saturday.

“The safety and wellbeing of all our festival goers is always our absolute priority and we remind all festival goers that there is no safe way to take prohibited drugs and there are no safe prohibited drugs.” “We are working closely with West Yorkshire Police to assist with their investigation and take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously. Those behind the festival said they are “working closely” with police to help with their investigation and that they “take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously”.

An investigation has been launched after the suspected drug-related death of a 16-year-old boy at Leeds Festival. The teenager fell ill at the music event ...

Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, said: "We are truly saddened about this tragedy and our sincerest thoughts are with the family at this time." Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time. "While the exact cause of his death is yet to be established, one line of inquiry is that he had taken a particular type of ecstasy (MDMA) tablet, which was described as a grey or black oblong shape.

Police are investigating and believe the death could be drugs related.

Many resorted to setting off on foot and hitch-hiking along the A64. He died yesterday in hospital after he was taken ill at around 10.15pm on the Saturday night. “The safety and wellbeing of all our festival goers is always our absolute priority and we remind all festival goers that there is no safe way to take prohibited drugs and there are no safe prohibited drugs.” In a statement, managing director of Festival Republic Melvin Benn, said: “We are truly saddened about this tragedy and our sincerest thoughts are with the family at this time. While the exact cause of the young boy’s death is not known, it is suspected to be related to drugs - in particular [West Yorkshire Police](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/west-yorkshire-police) are investigating the death of the teenager at the festival.