Family in tribute to Meow Meow death girl

Lois Waters, 24, was found dead on Monday at a friend's house in Norton, near Malton.

North Yorkshire Police believe she had been taking the plant fertilizer also known as M-Cat or Meow Meow'

Her family said: "Our beautiful Lois was a quiet, kind, caring girl with a great sense of humour.

"We adored her and often said she was the perfect daughter. As the baby of the family she was idolised by her two older sisters and spent a lot of time with them and their families.

"We will be forever grateful to Sarah, her true friend, for being there. Lois will be sadly missed but never forgotten."

An inquest into Miss Waters' death is expected to be opened tomorrow. Results of a toxicology test are expected in two to three weeks.

Miss Waters, who had been employed as a factory worker since 2002, lived with her mother Alison in Norton.

Her death came just a week after Nicholas Smith, 19, and 18-year-old Louis Wainwright died after apparently taking mephedrone.

North Yorkshire Police have issued a stark warning about the dangers of the drug following Lois's unexplained death.

Police are speaking to people who saw Lois in the days before her death to piece together exactly what happened.

Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Costello, of Malton CID said: "Although at this time it can not be determined whether mephedrone is present within the deceased's system or whether the drug played any part in her death, the police would like to warn people about the use of the drug and its potentially lethal consequences.

"If you have used this drug and feel unwell then you should seek urgent medical assistance. If you possess this supposed legal substance then please hand it to the police or dispose of it safely.

"Although mephedrone is currently not classified as an illegal drug, people need to know that this substance is very dangerous and it is important that anyone who has taken it contacts their local GP or hospital immediately."