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Teenage boy dies 'after taking drugs' at Leeds Festival Teenage boy dies 'after taking drugs' at Leeds Festival
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A 17-year-old has died after taking drugs at Leeds Festival. A 17-year-old boy has died after taking drugs at Leeds Festival on Saturday.
The youth, from the Greater Manchester, underwent emergency treatment but he was pronounced dead a short while later. Lewis Haunch, from Leigh in Greater Manchester, underwent emergency treatment but he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
Police said they were contacted at about 16.45 BST on Saturday and the teenager was taken to hospital in a critical condition. A police spokesman said: "Inquiries are still ongoing into his death and how he obtained the substance he took."
Two 17-year-old males have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and are in custody. Two 17-year-old males have been arrested in the Greater Manchester area on suspicion of drugs offences and are in custody.
Ch Supt Keith Gilert said: "We are currently investigating the death and how he obtained the substance he took." Chief Superintendent Keith Gilert, Leeds Festival's police commander, said: "At this time the indications are that the man consumed drugs immediately before he collapsed. A report will be sent to the coroner in due course."
"At this time the indications are that the man consumed drugs immediately before he collapsed. A report will be sent to the coroner in due course," he added. Issuing a warning to festival-goers about the dangers of illegal drugs, he said anyone who had concerns for themselves or others should contact festival site or security staff or seek medical assistance.