Police warning after man dies in Camden drugs incident

Police are warning of the dangers of taking illegal substances after a man died in Camden.

Officers were scrambled to an address in Arlington Road at 4.15pm on Saturday.

A man, aged in his early 70s, was found deceased and drug paraphernalia was discovered at the property.

Officers are in the process of contacting the man’s next of kin.

Police were called by the LAS about 20 minutes later to reports of two men taken unwell on Cubitt Street, near King’s Cross.

The men were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

It is believed that both men had taken drugs, thought to be heroin.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Soole, from the Central North Command Unit, said: “There is no safe way of taking illegal drugs, however the incidents today have caused us particular concern. We would urge anyone who bought drugs in or around this area to safely dispose of these substances as soon as possible.

“An investigation is continuing to establish where these drugs have come from and I encourage anyone with information to contact police.

“If anyone has taken an illegal substance and becomes unwell then they should seek immediate medical advice.”

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.