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Nick Bonnie 'drug death' at Warehouse nightclub 'a stupid mistake' | Nick Bonnie 'drug death' at Warehouse nightclub 'a stupid mistake' |
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The parents of a man who died after collapsing in a nightclub have said "one stupid mistake" cost his life. | The parents of a man who died after collapsing in a nightclub have said "one stupid mistake" cost his life. |
Nick Bonnie, 30, of Stroud, Gloucestershire, collapsed at The Warehouse Project in Greater Manchester early on Saturday. | Nick Bonnie, 30, of Stroud, Gloucestershire, collapsed at The Warehouse Project in Greater Manchester early on Saturday. |
Police are investigating whether a "bad batch of drugs", thought to be ecstasy, caused his death and left five other people needing hospital treatment. | Police are investigating whether a "bad batch of drugs", thought to be ecstasy, caused his death and left five other people needing hospital treatment. |
His family said they want his death to send a message on the dangers of drugs. | His family said they want his death to send a message on the dangers of drugs. |
Mr Bonnie, who lived in Bristol, worked for the Princes Trust and his mother works for Stroud drug support charity The Nelson's Trust. | |
'Devastated lives' | 'Devastated lives' |
In a statement his parents Pauline and Andy said: "Nick Bonnie lost his life tragically, senselessly and needlessly in a nightclub in Manchester on a 'lads' weekend. This has devastated the lives of [his family and friends]. | In a statement his parents Pauline and Andy said: "Nick Bonnie lost his life tragically, senselessly and needlessly in a nightclub in Manchester on a 'lads' weekend. This has devastated the lives of [his family and friends]. |
"Everyone who knew Nick was aware he loved life, lived it to the max and in making one stupid mistake he has cost himself his life. | "Everyone who knew Nick was aware he loved life, lived it to the max and in making one stupid mistake he has cost himself his life. |
"We hope that after reading this, we may have gone some way in helping anyone/everyone in the realisation that drinking and use of any illicit drugs are a killer with consequences that will devastate lives for ever." | "We hope that after reading this, we may have gone some way in helping anyone/everyone in the realisation that drinking and use of any illicit drugs are a killer with consequences that will devastate lives for ever." |
A 25-year-old man remains critically ill after it is thought he swallowed "a quantity of drugs" at the same nightclub in Trafford the night after Mr Bonnie's death. | A 25-year-old man remains critically ill after it is thought he swallowed "a quantity of drugs" at the same nightclub in Trafford the night after Mr Bonnie's death. |
He had been arrested by police on Saturday evening after security staff suspected him of dealing drugs. | He had been arrested by police on Saturday evening after security staff suspected him of dealing drugs. |
Police confirmed a number of other people received treatment on Saturday night after taking drugs at the venue, from both on-site medics and in local hospitals. | Police confirmed a number of other people received treatment on Saturday night after taking drugs at the venue, from both on-site medics and in local hospitals. |
In a statement released at the weekend, the Warehouse Project said the venue "operates a zero tolerance policy with regards to drugs however if you have taken something and start to feel unwell please tell a member of staff". | In a statement released at the weekend, the Warehouse Project said the venue "operates a zero tolerance policy with regards to drugs however if you have taken something and start to feel unwell please tell a member of staff". |
Police warned revellers not to "risk their lives by taking drugs supplied by people who have no regard whatsoever for their wellbeing". | Police warned revellers not to "risk their lives by taking drugs supplied by people who have no regard whatsoever for their wellbeing". |
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