Extra support offered by school after the death of a teenager from drugs
Support is being offered to pupils after the death of a teenager
Last updated 5th Dec 2022
Year 11 mock exams were cancelled today at Exmouth Community College after the death of a 16 year old girl - and the arrest of a teenager.
The teenager died after being taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, following a teenage event at Exeter's Move nightclub on Friday night.
It is thought that a number of teenagers may have taken tablets containing unknown substances - and officers at the weekend said they would like to hear from anyone who may also have been affected.
A statement on Exmouth Community College's website reads: "The college is aware of a tragic event affecting one of our students this weekend as reported in the local news.
"The whole school community is extremely saddened by what has happened, and our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of the young person who has sadly passed away.
"We will arrange for extra support to be available to any students who are affected by this incident over the coming days. In addition, Year 11 mock exams on Monday will be cancelled."
The school has also posted links to a number of support services
At the weekend, Detective Chief Inspector Lee Nattrass said: “We have identified several teenagers already who reported that they had taken drugs, but we would urge anyone else who has felt unwell as a result to seek medical help and to contact us.
“We have seen time and time again that these substances can kill, and we have another tragic case on our hands.
“Talk To Frank is a website that has vital information for people about many types of drugs, and we ask that parents have open and honest conversations with their children about the risks of drugs.
“You don’t know what they contain, and you don’t know the reaction you may have; it could be fatal. I urge anyone considering taking drugs to think twice and reconsider.”
A 16-year-old boy from the Exmouth area was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and has been released on police bail to return on Thursday 2 March 2023.
A spokesperson for Exeter's Move nightclub, posted on their Facebook: "Following the tragic news from the Devon & Cornwall police (this morning), we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the person involved. We are devastated by this awful tragedy.
"We have run the 16-18 year old nights for over six years to create a positive space around music for people of this age-group to express themselves and to enjoy music with friends.
"As a mark of respect Move nightclub will be closed until further notice."