Six teens in hospital amid ecstasy tablets scare

Six teenagers have been treated in hospital in Ayrshire amid fears that they may have taken the drug Md ma, commonly known as ecstasy.

Police issued a warning over MDMA tablets after the 13-year-olds were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock.

The teenagers fell unwell about 6:25pm on Saturday and were kept in overnight for observation.

Police said they believed they may have taken a type of MDMA.

Detective Inspector Fraser Normansell, said: “One line of enquiry is that they had taken a type of MDMA tablet, believed to be red, green or brown in colour bearing an owl logo.

“We want to remind the public that any drug can be dangerous and that you are putting your health at risk if you do take anything unknown to you.”