North Yorkshire Police are continuing to investigate the suspected drugs-related death of a 16-year-old girl in York.
Paramedics were called to a house in the Tang Hall area at about 11.25pm on Thursday (19 April 2012). The girl was taken to York District Hospital where she was pronounced dead in the early hours of Friday (20 April 2012) following attempts to resuscitate her.
A 21-year-old local man, believed to be connected to the incident, is in a serious but stable condition. He was taken to York District Hospital by a friend.
A 23-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, both from York, have been arrested in connection with the investigation and remain in custody for questioning.
Police enquiries have been ongoing in and around the address at Tang Hall as officers work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 1.
Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 12120062307.
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