Another arrest in connection with teenager's drugs death in York

15 year-old Josh Reeson died in September last year.

Author: Harry LongPublished 12th Mar 2021

Police investigating the death of a 15 year-old boy in York, who died after taking drugs, have made another arrest.

Josh Reeson died in hospital in September last year.

The 18 year-old man's been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs and has been released on bail.

Seven other people have also been questioned and remain on bail - another two remain under investigation.

Josh was taken to York hospital by ambulance in the early hours of Sunday 27 September 2020, where he died later that day after having taken illegal drugs.

Josh and his friend left an address on Fulford Road around 3.10-3.15am and from there they walked down Fulford Road towards town, they then double back slightly and went down Broadway West.

The two boys then walked back on to Fulford Road, where they met a female friend near to the junction of Maple Grove.

It is at this point, on the junction of Fulford Road and Maple Grove that Josh became ill. A relative of Josh’s friend called the ambulance and stayed with him until it arrived.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police. Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to CID York. Or email CIDYork@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0888 555 111.