Youngsters who took drugs treated at hospital

Three teenagers were treated at Macclesfield District General hospital after taking what is believed to be an illegal substance at an under 18 event in the town.

Following a 999 call from Ronnie’s Bar, a 14-year old boy and a 14-year old girl were taken to hospital but were discharged following treatment. A 14-year old girl remains in hospital but is understood to be improving.

Police and paramedics were told the trio had taken ‘Nintendos’ and police seized a number of bright-coloured pills at the scene.

Owner Ronnie Rees said: “My staff came across the three kids who seemed to be having a strange reaction to whatever they had taken.

“It was like they were having fits or seizures. Their heads were rolling around. They were conscious, but they weren’t with us.

“We search everyone and do what we can to prevent drugs from getting onto the premises. Unfortunately there are people who either think they are cool or are part of some bigger criminal element that want to pedal this filth to children.”

Nintendos are an ecstasy-style drug containing a strong dose of MDMA. The potent drug is branded with a Nintendo video game logo and first became popular on the European nightclub scene.