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12th May 2019
11:08am BST

"This is an incredibly sad and tragic event and police enquiries are ongoing to determine the events around the girl's death," Detective Inspector Jon Sygrove of North Yorkshire Police told Sky News. "Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends. "As our investigation continues, I’d advise anyone who has purchased MDMA recently to be cautious about taking it. "If you have already taken the drug and feel unwell, please seek medical assistance immediately."An overdose of MDMA can lead to organ failure and can be especially dangerous when taken with alcohol. A significant proportion of the drugs on sale on the streets contain other contaminants that can cause heart attacks, stroke or organ failure.
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