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Girls, 12, stable after taking 'Teddy' ecstasy in Salford

Three 12-year-old girls rushed to hospital after taking "Teddy Bear" ecstasy tablets in Salford are now in a stable condition.

Officers believe the children took the drug after it was mixed in a bottle of soft drink.

Greater Manchester Police said a man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance.

They are being held in custody for questioning.

It is thought the girls are among the youngest people in the UK to have fallen ill after taking the drug.

Officers were called to Salford Precinct on Saturday night amid reports a girl was overdosing and later found her two friends.

The force is investigating how they got hold of the tablets.

Last month, a 17-year-old girl died in Greater Manchester after suffering an adverse reaction to ecstasy. Two people arrested in connection with her death are on bail.

This article from BBC News caught my attention from its headline, it shows how many young people are at risk with drugs in this day and age. so many young people are unaware of the risks of  drugs and may believe its 'cool' to take them. 12 year old children shouldn't be thinking about drugs let alone being able to get their hands on them. it highlights how easy it is for anyone to buy these dangerous drugs and how easy it is to disguise them as something else. However the editor to this article has created sympathy through the age of the girls increasing the shock factor and the severity of the issue.