Plymouth girl arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs

Four teenagers taken to hospital

A teenage girl is under arrest in Plymouth following a drugs incident that has left another youngster being treated in hospital.

A number of teenagers were reported to have been taking drugs in Hoe Road, in the city centre on Easter Monday. 

Police say one of the group became particularly unwell, having taken what is believed to have been ketamine, and was taken to Derriford Hospital but responded to treatment and is expected to make a good recovery.

All in their mid-to-late teens. Three others were taken to hospital as a precaution.

The teenager in custody is being questioned about being concerned in the supply of drugs.

Detective inspector Debbie Wyatt said: “We want to warn children and young people of the dangers surrounding taking drugs. Safeguarding young people is a priority and we ask parents and carers to speak to their children about the risks associated with taking drugs.

“With the anticipated good weather in the summer months, we would also ask that parents and carers are aware of where their children are going and what they are doing.

“On this occasion, all of those involved are in the process of recovering but there have been tragic incidents in recent years where teenagers have lost their lives and we do not wish for anyone in our community to have to go through such an ordeal.”

The police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help the police with their enquiries.

Please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log number 0941 of 18 April.