Boy arrested after girl dies in Exeter

She's thought to have taken a drug

A teenage girl has died in Exeter after taking what's thought to be a class A drug.

A 16-year-old boy from the Exmouth area, has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of supplying the substance

Ambulance staff attending an incident at Move nightclub near Exeter Quay just after midnight on Saturday 3 December called police.

The girl was taken to the RD&E where she died a short time later. Her next of kin have been informed and police are supporting the family.

It is thought that a number of teenagers may have taken tablets. 

Move says it will stay closed until further notice, as a mark of respect to the girl.  On social media, they wrote: "We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the person involved. We are devastated by this awful tragedy.

"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."

Detective chef inspector Lee Nattrass said: “We have identified several teenagers already who reported that they had taken drugs, but we would urge anyone else who has felt unwell as a result to seek medical help and to contact us.

“We have seen time and time again that these substances can kill, and we have another tragic case on our hands.

“Talk To Frank is a website that has vital information for people about many types of drugs, and we ask that parents have open and honest conversations with their children about the risks of drugs.

“You don’t know what they contain, and you don’t know the reaction you may have; it could be fatal. I urge anyone considering taking drugs to think twice and reconsider.”

Anyone with any information that could help with enquiries, is asked to contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference 50220049906.