Two men found dead as police issue drug warning

Police have issued a drugs warning after two men were found dead.
Police have issued a drugs warning after the death of two men in South TynesidePolice have issued a drugs warning after the death of two men in South Tyneside
Police have issued a drugs warning after the death of two men in South Tyneside

Northumbria Police says it is concerned around a potential 'bad' batch of heroin in South Tyneside after the deaths.

On Sunday, officers received concerns of a man at an address in Hebburn. Emergency services attended and the body of a man was found.

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Earlier this morning, police were called to an address in South Shields for an unexpected death.

It's believed both men had taken heroin and police are concerned there may a 'bad' batch or a high purity of heroin circulating within South Tyneside.

Detective Inspector Paul Stewart said: "We're concerned that there have been two recent deaths as a result of people taking heroin and want to make sure we do everything we can to warn people of the dangers.

"We will be carrying out enquiries to identify the source of the heroin and taking action against those supplying it but it is really important that any heroin users are aware of the risk they are putting themselves into and we would urge them to take the advice of Public Health England."

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John Liddell, Health Improvement Manager at Public Health England, North East, said: "Drug misuse presents significant risks to health and is a major cause of premature mortality.

"Drug treatment is widely available in South Tyneside and across the North East and we would encourage anyone misusing drugs, or anyone who has concerns about the use of a friend or family member, to contact their local treatment service for advice and support."