Two 'Ecstasy Deaths' At Same London Club

Two clubbers suspected of taking ecstasy have died after attending separate dance music events at London's Alexandra Palace this weekend, police have said.

The men, aged 20 and 21, were admitted to hospital this morning and died within seven hours of each other.

The 21-year-old is believed to have attended an all-night party called Bass Culture, which started on Friday and continued into Saturday.

The 20-year-old attended a different night called Epic, starting Saturday night and running into Sunday.

A second 20-year-old man who was also believed to have attended the event on Saturday night has also been admitted to hospital and remains in a serious but stable condition.

The Metropolitan Police have said the cause of the deaths and injury is yet to be established, but that one line of inquiry was that the men may have taken illegal substances, possibly MDMA - the chemical name for ecstasy.

They have issued an urgent appeal for other clubbers who believe they may have taken the substance at Alexandra Palace this weekend to seek medical attention.

Detective Inspector Rita Tierney said: "Although it is too early to say what caused these men's health to deteriorate, we are investigating the possibility that illegal drugs may have been involved.

"If you have taken what you believed to be MDMA, or any other substance, during this weekend's events at Alexandra Palace, and are now feeling unwell, I would strongly urge you to attend your nearest hospital as soon as possible."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to call 0208 345 0737.