Police issue warning after suspected drugs death

Police have warned about the dangers of taking drugs after a man died from a suspected overdose.

Officers believe the 31-year-old had taken a cocktail of substances over two days, including ecstasy, amphetamine and heroin.

He was taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital on Saturday afternoon before sadly dying on Sunday morning.

Detective Constable Phil Newey, from Peterlee CID, said: “Drugs can seriously damage your health and in some cases, such as this, even result in death.

“Anyone who feels ill after taking drugs should seek medical help immediately.”

The man, whose identity has still to be released, was from Murton. An inquest into his death is expected to be opened shortly.