Drug death teenagers officially named
TWO teenagers whose deaths have been linked to drugs have been named by Humberside Police.
Louis Wainwright, 18, was pronounced dead at his home address on Low Burgage, Winteringham, yesterday.
Police were notified by East Midlands Ambulance Service at noon yesterday.
Nicholas Joshua Smith, 19, from Winterton, died at an address in Redbourne Street, Scunthorpe.
Police were called in connection with the incident at 4.22pm yesterday.
Humberside Police senior investigation officer, Mark Oliver, said: "Both men were out drinking together in Scunthorpe into the early hours of Monday morning.
"Police believe they have taken a drug known locally as M-CAT, which appears to have contributed to their death."
View the police press conference video below.
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by Rory, Hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 11:31PM
“Anthony
respect to you as well.
I agree that we cannot achieve perfection. So my view is we need to reduce as much harm as possible.
Nobody should go to prison for using drugs. If anyone has an addiction, they should see a doctor. Using law enforcement, is damaging and expensive.
I do believe drugs will be legalised eventuall - and when they are we will manage to reduce the harms they cause.
For example15 states in the US have legalised medical cannabis. California is debating legalising cannabis for recreational use. The sooner we get rid of the failed policy of illegal drugs the safer we will all be.
take care”
by maroni, Crosby Scunthorpe
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 11:08PM
“Anthony is my real name, I just use maroni as its a long term nickname. I don't hide behind an alias. I would say face to face to anybody my thoughts and opinions. Same as I would listen to anybodies opinions with respect.
keep up the good comments Rory I will keep an eye out for them.”
by Anthony, Crosby Scunthorpe
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 11:01PM
“Thanks for reply, good answers and I agree with you on most. They will still get hold of substances thats not fit for consumption is my only dissagreement.
In a perfect world your 100% correct my friend.
If only the politicians would read the majority of comments from people all over the country, and act accordingly, what a difference it would make.”
by Rory, Hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 10:48PM
“Hi Maroni, thanks for the comment. I thought I would take the time to reply.
At the very least we would transform what we have now, a big illegal market to a much smaller one.
Remember drug dealers dont ask for age id.
Will post prohibition be perfect? no. But it will be better than what we have now.
Also - anybody buying, say illegal alcohol or tobacco - is essentially buying the same product that can be legally bought, so the user can safely consume it, knowing the quality, strength and potency. This would be the same if we legalise drugs.
Plus - we currently waste £16bn a year trying to stop drugs being available on our streets. This is a failure. No amount of money is going to stop drugs getting to the streets.”
by maroni, Crosby Scunthorpe
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 10:14PM
“I understand what your saying Rory, however sadly there will always be dealers luring people into the world of drugs. Its easy money for them. No regulating or control will stop that.”