Warnings after three teens fall ill after eating cookies
The biscuits were allegedly given to the teenagers by a woman in Freeman Street. A 60-year-old woman's been arrested.
Police are investigating after three children became ill having eaten cookies that were allegedly given to them by a woman on Freeman Street, Grimsby on the evening of Saturday October 8.
The children, two girls aged 13 and 15 and a 13-year-old boy, became ill after eating the biscuits and were taken to the Diana, Princes of Wales Hospital for treatment. They were later discharged.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and a 60-year-old woman has been arrested and questioned in relation to the matter. She has been released on police bail until early November.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicki Miller said:
"We responded to this report really quickly and were able to identify a woman we wanted to speak to in relation to the allegations and she has been arrested, questioned and released on police bail whilst further enquiries are undertaken.
"This is a good opportunity to remind children and young people not to talk to strangers and never to accept gifts from them.
"It is too early to say exactly what has happened here but it should serve as a timely reminder to people and I would encourage parents to remind their children that they should not talk to people they don't know and if they are approached by someone who they are unsure about they should alert their parents who in turn should contact the police if there are genuine concerns about them."