Six hospitalised after taking ecstasy in Middlesbrough

Six people have been taken to hospital after taking a high strength form of ecstasy in Middlesbrough.

The young people had been attending a function at the Medicine Bar in Middlesbrough last night. All six were later hospitalised after suffering from the effects of taking MDMA tablets marked with a 'UPS' logo.

Police are warning that this type of tablet can prove dangerous and is potentially life-threatening.