One dead after taking potent drug

One man is dead and four are critically ill in hospital after taking a “highly potent” form of the drug MDMA.

The 26-year-old, from Rochdale, was one of a number thought to have taken a drug known as “pink champagne” or “magic”, Greater Manchester Police said. Another 26-yearold man was arrested and later bailed on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.