Teenager Josh Reeson dies in York after taking drugs
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Josh Reeson died in hospital after taking illegal drugs, police say
A 15-year-old boy has died after taking illegal drugs, police have said.
Josh Reeson, from the New Earswick area of York, was found by a member of the public in an alley off Hospital Fields Road, in the city, at 04:00 BST on Sunday.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance but was later pronounced dead.
North Yorkshire Police said six people aged between 14 and 37 had been arrested on suspicion of drugs supply offences.
Two 14-year-old boys who were arrested have since been released under investigation.
A 15-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, a 33-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man all remain in police custody.
The teenager was found in an alley near Hospital Fields Road, York, on Sunday morning
Det Ch Insp Jim Glass said officers believed the boy was with a group of others who were also taking illegal drugs.
He described Josh's death as an "extremely tragic incident" and said specially trained officers were supporting his family.
The force has appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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