A 17-year-old who collapsed after taking drugs at Leeds Festival has died and two other teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences.
The boy was rushed to hospital on Saturday in a critical condition and underwent emergency treatment but was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
Festival staff alerted police and two 17-year-old boys were arrested in the Greater Manchester area and are being questioned by police.
Chief Superintendent Keith Gilert, Leeds Festival's police commander, said: "Our thoughts are naturally with the family of the young man at this time.
"They were made aware of the incident by officers as soon as possible and were assisted to attend the hospital as quickly as possible.
“We will continue to support them through this difficult time.
Read More
"We are currently investigating the death and how he obtained the substance he took.
"Two males, aged 17, have been arrested in the Greater Manchester area on suspicion of drugs offences and are currently in custody.
"At this time the indications are that the man consumed drugs immediately before he collapsed."
Allow Exco Player content
This content is provided by Exco Player and may use cookies or similar technologies. Please click 'Allow and Continue' below to load the content.
Mr Gilert warned festival-goers about the dangers of taking illegal drugs following the death of the teenager.
He said: "In partnership with the organisers, Festival Republic, we will continue to take action against those who risk the lives of others by supplying drugs.
"Anyone who has any concerns for either themselves or others at the festival should contact festival site or security staff or seek medical assistance."