Boy (14) hospitalised by 'Darth Vader' pills

Police have issued a warning about potentially deadly drugs known as 'Darth Vaders'.

PSNI
Published 30th Jan 2017
Last updated 30th Jan 2017

It comes as a 14 year old boy from Holywood in County Down was hospitalised on Saturday night after taking just half of one of the pills.

He's now being treated for kidney failure.

A 17 year old male has been arrested and is helping police with their enquiries.

A statement from the PSNI was issued in the early hours of Monday:

"Police are this morning warning the public about the potential dangers posed by as yet unidentified tablets described as 'Darth Vaders'.

"In relation to this incident a 17-year-old male was arrested on Sunday, January 29, on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply. He is currently assisting police with their enquiries."