Woman in 'life threatening condition' after taking ecstasy drug in Newcastle

A woman is in a life-threatening condition, while three other people have been admitted to hospital after taking drugs, believed to be ecstasy in Newcastle city centre.

Officers are warning people of the dangers of taking illegal drugs after being called out on two separate occasions on Friday 2, June.

Police were first called to St James Boulevard, just after midnight after concerns were raised about the welfare of a 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman.

The woman's condition, described as 'potentially life-threatening' has been stabalised by doctors. The man was checked over by medical staff but has since been discharged.

Around an hour later, police received another call to the city centre after reports of concern for the welfare of a man and a woman, both aged 18.

Both were taken to hospital by paramedics, their condition is not described as life threatening and they remain at hospital for observation.

A quantity of the drugs, believed to be ecstasy, has been seized by police and an investigation is underway to identify the person who has supplied the drugs.

Detective Inspector Sally MacDonald has also issued a warning around the dangers of taking illegal drugs:

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.