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Suffolk ecstasy deaths: Man recovering after taking drug that killed three Suffolk ecstasy deaths: John Hocking named as Rendlesham drugs victim
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A man is recovering in hospital after taking drugs from a suspected dangerous batch of ecstasy that left three other people dead. A man believed to have been killed by a suspected dangerous batch of drugs has been named as a 20-year-old labourer.
The man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital in a serious condition on Thursday after being reported unwell at Provan Court, in Ipswich. The man, named locally as John Hocking, died after being found seriously unwell in Chestnut Close in Rendlesham, Suffolk, at 07:10 GMT on Thursday.
An Ipswich Hospital spokesman said his condition was "improving". He is one of three men who have died after taking the drug, while a fourth is recovering in Ipswich Hospital.
One of the three victims thought to have taken the drug was pronounced dead at the same address in Provan Court. Mr Hocking is believed to be a former student at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham.
Ipswich Hospital chief executive Nick Hulme said: "It is very sad when we have to deal with the impact of drug use on young people, many of whom do not recognise the risks they run when taking illegal drugs." Shortly after Mr Hocking's death, Suffolk Police were called to Provan Court in Ipswich, where two men were reported to be unwell.
'Superman logo' One of the two died and the other was taken to hospital.
Earlier on Thursday, police were called to an address in Rendlesham, where another man died. Neighbours have said the dead man was originally from Lithuania and aged about 24.
Detectives believe the two deaths on Thursday could be linked to the death of another man on Christmas Eve. He died at address in Bramford Lane, Ipswich. Detectives believe the two deaths on Thursday could be linked to the death of another man on Christmas Eve. He died at address in Bramford Lane, Ipswich.
The deaths of all three men, aged in their 20s, are thought to be the result of taking ecstasy.The deaths of all three men, aged in their 20s, are thought to be the result of taking ecstasy.
Provan Court resident Tanya Hilling said she was "very shocked".
She said: "The kids were playing out and said there was a helicopter at the park.
"My thoughts are just for the families."
The tablets are described as red triangles with an "S superman logo" in the middle.The tablets are described as red triangles with an "S superman logo" in the middle.
The force has drawn a link between these drugs and dangerous pills with a similar appearance which were in circulation in the Netherlands last month.The force has drawn a link between these drugs and dangerous pills with a similar appearance which were in circulation in the Netherlands last month.
Those tablets had a large concentration of PMMA, which acts more slowly than MDMA, the main component of ecstasy. This causes people to take more pills because they think they are not working.Those tablets had a large concentration of PMMA, which acts more slowly than MDMA, the main component of ecstasy. This causes people to take more pills because they think they are not working.
Ch Insp Steve Denham said: "As well as it being illegal to sell and buy drugs, it can also be very dangerous, as we have sadly seen with these tragic deaths."Ch Insp Steve Denham said: "As well as it being illegal to sell and buy drugs, it can also be very dangerous, as we have sadly seen with these tragic deaths."
Ipswich Hospital chief executive Nick Hulme said: "It is very sad when we have to deal with the impact of drug use on young people."