Two people arrested when three 12-year-old girls were hospitalised after taking ecstasy in Salford have been bailed.
A 22-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested and questioned but both have now been bailed until 15 July.
Police were called to Salford precinct in Pendleton at 9.50pm on Saturday 18 June to reports that a young girl had overdosed on ecstacy.
Two other girls had also taken the Class A drug, described as ‘Teddy’ tablets.
Officers believe the drugs may have been mixed into a bottle of pop before the girls passed it around.
All three were rushed to hospital in a severe condition.
One girl is expected to be discharged from hospital today, Monday 20 June.
The two other girls remain in a stable condition.
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Detective Chief Inspector Chris Walker, of GMP’s Salford Borough, said: “Sadly, three more young people, who are only 12, have taken ecstasy and ended up in hospital.
“The girls took a type of ecstasy described as ‘Teddy Tablets.’
“It is imperative young people understand the implications and avoid taking drugs, to stop any more young people ending up in hospital.
“Over the past few months we have had the death of a 17-year-old girl and the hospitalisation of three young people, all after taking a variation of ecstasy.
“We will continue to repeat our warnings in the hope that young people will think twice before taking drugs, after seeing the damage they cause to lives. People taking these drugs don’t know what they contain or what effect they will have. It’s not worth the risk of ending up in hospital or even suffering fatal consequences.
“If anyone is in possession of these tablets, or other drugs, I would urge you to hand in to police, a chemist, or other medical practitioner immediately.
Anyone with information about where this drug may have come from is asked to contact police on 101 as soon as possible, or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
