Nine arrested over a number of drug overdoses in Grimsby
A man was found dead this morning (13th February)
Last updated 13th Feb 2026
Nine people have now been charged following an investigation into suspected drug overdoses in Grimsby.
Humberside police have received multiple reports of suspect drug overdoses, the first beginning on 24th January.
Four people were found believed to have overdosed on what is suspected to be heroin and a synthetic amphetamine.
A further person became ill two days later.
More reports continued to come in, and a man was found dead and six others were seriously unwell between 6th February and 10th February.
Today (13th February), a man has been found dead on Willingham Street in Grimsby in the early hours of the morning, and another person is in hospital.
Officers carried out multiple warrants and made multiple arrests.
Now, a total of nine people have been charged.
The charges
On 26th January, three men, aged 20, 21, and 23, were charged with drug offences.
On 27th January, a 33-year-old man was charged with drug offences after officers seized suspected Class A drugs from an address on Hope Street in Grimsby.
On 28th January, a 27-year-old man was charged with drug offences after officers found suspected Class As at addresses on Frederick Street and David Street in Grimsby.
On 2nd February, a 32-year-old woman was charged with drugs offences.
On 5th February, two men, aged 38 and 23, and a 22-year-old woman were also charged.
"I want to offer my reassurance"
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Tom Kelly said: “I understand these incidents will be concerning for the local community, and I want to offer my reassurance that I have a dedicated team of officers progressing a thorough investigation.
“At this stage, we are exploring all possible lines of enquiry to determine whether any of these reports are linked, including the possibility that a contaminated substance may be in circulation."