Man arrested over suspected drug death in Leeds
A 15 year old girl died in hospital six days after collapsing at a bus stop
A man has been arrested over the death of a teenager in Leeds, which West Yorkshire Police suspect involved MDMA.
A 15 year old girl died in hospital on Thursday 12th June, six days after collapsing at a bus stop in the city.
Detectives are questioning a 29 year old on suspicion of manslaughter and supplying a Class A drug.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
"A man has been arrested following the death of a teenage girl in a suspected drugs-related incident in Leeds.
"The 29-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of manslaughter and supplying a Class A drug. He remains in custody.
"At 6.59pm on Friday, June 6, police were contacted by hospital staff reporting concerns in relation to a 15-year-old girl who had been brought in by ambulance after collapsing at a bus stop in Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater.
"The girl remained in a critical condition and died in hospital on Thursday, June 12.
"Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding have been carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances.
"They are supporting the girl’s family and ask that people show consideration and respect their privacy at what is clearly a very difficult time for them.
"Initial tests have shown the drug involved to be MDMA and there is no suggestion of any wider risks arising from this incident, other than the inherent dangers of all illegal drugs."