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Exeter nightclub closes after girl, 16, dies taking tablet | |
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Move nightclub said it has "closed until further notice" | |
A nightclub has "closed until further notice" after the death of a 16-year-old girl who had taken an "unknown substance". | |
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and has since been released on bail following the incident during a 16-18 night at Move in Exeter on Saturday. | |
The girl was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital before she died. | |
Devon and Cornwall Police said a number of teenagers were thought to have also taken the tablets. | |
The nightclub said in a statement on its Facebook page: "We are devastated by this awful tragedy." | |
It added: "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." | "As a mark of respect Move nightclub will be closed until further notice." |
Det Ch Insp Lee Nattrass said the force had identified several teenagers already who reported they had taken drugs. | Det Ch Insp Lee Nattrass said the force had identified several teenagers already who reported they had taken drugs. |
He said previously: "We have seen time and time again that these substances can kill, and we have another tragic case on our hands." | He said previously: "We have seen time and time again that these substances can kill, and we have another tragic case on our hands." |
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