A teenager has been arrested in connection with a 13-year-old boy who remains critically ill in hospital after taking what is believed to be ecstasy.
Police were called around 4.30pm on Saturday to Timperley Metrolink station to reports that a teenage boy had become unwell.
The 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
At this stage it is believed he took MDMA – ecstasy – but tests are still being carried out.
A 15-year-old boy from the Trafford area was arrested today on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs and perverting the course of justice.
He remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Carl Gilbert, from GMP’s Trafford borough, said: “Our thoughts remain with the boy’s family at this difficult time.
“Sadly this is another example of the consequences of taking drugs and I would urge anyone who is tempted to take drugs to stop and think about the implications.
“You don’t know what they contain or how they could affect you, so please don’t risk it.
“Our investigations continue to progress and our officers are speaking with a teenage in boy in custody and making further enquiries.
“I would still urge anyone who has any information about this incident to please call us on 101.
“Also, if anyone is in possession of these drugs I would urge them to hand them in to the police and if you have taken any then please go to hospital immediately as a precaution to get yourself checked over.”
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