Teenager treated in hospital after taking drugs in Plymouth
Three others were also taken to hospital as a precaution
Last updated 20th Apr 2022
A warning is going out as a teenager is treated in hospital after taking drugs in Plymouth.
Police investigating reports of a number of youngsters taking drugs in Hoe Road are appealing for information.
One of the group became particularly unwell, having taken what is believed to have been ketamine, and was taken to Derriford Hospital but responded to treatment and is expected to make a good recovery.
All in their mid-to-late teens, three others were taken to hospital as a precaution.
Detective Inspector Debbie Wyatt said: “We want to warn children and young people of the dangers surrounding taking drugs. Safeguarding young people is a priority and we ask parents and carers to speak to their children about the risks associated with taking drugs.
“With the anticipated good weather in the summer months, we would also ask that parents and carers are aware of where their children are going and what they are doing.
“On this occasion, all of those involved are in the process of recovering but there have been tragic incidents in recent years where teenagers have lost their lives and we do not wish for anyone in our community to have to go through such an ordeal.”
A teenage girl from the Plymouth area was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs and is currently in custody.
The police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help the police with their enquiries.
Please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log number 0941 of 18/04/22.