Three people have been arrested almost a year after the death of 15 year old Josh Reeson who died after taking ecstasy.

A 16-year-old girl, 17-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman, all from York, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. North Yorkshire Police say they are in custody at the current time.

Josh died in the early hours of Sunday 27 September 2020, after having taken the illegal drugs.

Two men, aged 38 and 19, and two teenage boys aged 17 and 18, are still under investigation in connection with his death.

Police say two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16 who were arrested at the time, will face no further action.

Josh was rushed to hospital after becoming ill on Fulfold Road, York, in the early hours of the morning, he died two days later.

An opening inquest in February heard he had died of multiple organ failure after taking a "significant quantity" of ecstasy.

Police are appealing for anyone who has information to come forward.

A spokesperson said: "Anyone who has any information which could help the investigation into Josh’s tragic death, or anyone who saw a group of teenagers in the Fulford area of York in the early hours on Sunday 27 September 2020 is asked to contact Police.

"Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to CID York. Or email CIDYork@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk Please quote reference number 12200169915 when passing on any information.

If you know anyone who deals drugs or you are concerned about someone who is taking drugs, please get in touch on 101.

The police are here to help. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0888 555 111.

 

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