Boy arrested in Morecambe as police warn over dangers of vapes which hospitalised five teenagers

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested as part of a probe into the use of unregulated vapes which led to five teenagers needing hospital treatment.

The teenager was arrested in Morecambe on Thursday on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug.

He has since been released under investigation.

"Earlier this week we warned parents of the dangers of unregulated vapes after several young people were taken ill in Morecambe and Lancaster," said a police spokesperson.

"In recent weeks, Lancashire Police received reports of five teenagers having fallen ill and requiring hospital treatment.

"We continue to urge parents to be vigilant and will be working with local schools and partners."

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