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Teen Dies After Taking Drugs At Leeds Festival

A teenager has died after taking drugs at Leeds Festival.

Lewis Haunch, 17, of Leigh in Greater Manchester, underwent emergency treatment in hospital on Saturday but was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.

West Yorkshire Police said it believed the teenager "consumed drugs immediately before he collapsed".

Two boys, both aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.

Chief superintendent Keith Gilert said: "The family 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."

He added: "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."

One festival-goer said she thought she saw the teenager being treated by medics.

Hayley Briggs said: "It was right outside the guest area and the guy just looked in a very bad way. He was ashen, head-to-toe grey, totally not with it at all.

"He was being cradled by one of the first aiders before the ambulance arrived. He looked as if he was going in and out of consciousness. Poor kid, it's really sad.

"There were a load of people around him just waiting for the ambulance to arrive and when it did the first aiders went straight out and they just got cracking."

Ms Briggs said one of her friends had been offered a number of different substances at the festival.