A stark warning has been issued by police following the death of a 23-year-old woman after she ate a suspected cannabis sweet.
Metropolitan Police said the young woman bought the 'gummies' on a messaging app on her phone. Both her and her 21-year-old friend ate one each and immediately fell ill.
They were taken to an east London hospital for treatment but the 23-year-old tragically died in hospital on April 2. The 21-year-old has since been discharged following treatment. READ MORE:Teenage drug dealer punched and kicked woman in her home before stealing from her Leon Brown, 37, was arrested in connection with the incident on April 1.
He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
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