Boy, 15, from York dies after taking illegal drugs: Police arrest six people

A member of the public found the boy an alley off Hospital Fields Road in York shortly before 4am today (Sun Sept 27).

Yorkshire Ambulance Service alerted North Yorkshire Police police just after 7am.

It is believed the boy, who was from the New Earswick area of York, was with a group of others who were also taking illegal drugs.

Six people between the ages of 14 and 37 have been arrested on suspicion of drugs supply offences.

They remain in police custody tonight.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jim Glass said: “This is an extremely tragic incident which has resulted in a teenage boy losing his life.

“A team of specially trained officers are supporting the family at this time.

“We will do everything we can to find out how the drugs ended up in the hands of these teenagers. However we also need your help.

“If anyone knows someone who is dealing drugs, or is concerned about a person who is taking drugs, please come and speak to the police.

"We are here to help and to keep you safe and any information you can give us might just save a life.”

Anyone who saw a group of teenagers in the area in the early hours of this morning is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Dial 101, press 1 and pass information onto the force control room.

If anybody knows anyone who is taking or dealing drugs is also asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.