TRAGIC DEATH

Girl, 14, who died from ‘ecstasy overdose’ at lockdown house party pictured as pals warn ‘don’t make the same mistake’

THIS is the first picture of the 14-year-old girl who died after taking ecstasy - as her friends begged others "please do not do drugs".

Schoolgirl Jessica Hannah, from Scarborough, became unwell after taking the Class A drug at a house in the North Marine area of the town last week.

Police were called to the house at around 4pm.

They found two girls, aged 13 and 14, at the property and both were rushed to hospital. North Yorkshire Police said Jessica was pronounced dead a short time later at hospital.

The 13-year-old was treated in hospital for non life-threatening injuries.

Two teenage boys were arrested by police on suspicion of offences involving the supply of Class A drugs.

Jessica would normally have been at school when she went to the lockdown gathering near Scarborough Cricket Club.

Friends paid tribute to the 14-year-old online.

One wrote: "RIP my gorgeous best friend – the one who was there when everyone else left. The one who stood by me.

"You never failed to put a smile on my face. It was never a dull moment with you. It is crazy how long I have known you – ten years. I don’t know what I am going to do without you.

"Please, please do not do drugs. It takes people's lives. It’s not worth it."

Another pal wrote: "She is looking down on us all making sure we are OK. Rest easy Jess until we meet again."

Her family has so far declined to comment.

Police have appealed for information and issued a warning about illegal drugs after the tragedy.

Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Wright said: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died as a result of this tragic event, and of all those affected by it.

"Extensive police enquiries are ongoing to determine the events around her death.

"Although our investigation is at an early stage, I would urge anyone who has acquired MDMA or other illegal drugs recently not to take them. If you have taken such a drug and feel unwell, it is vital that you seek medical help immediately.

"This is clearly a devastating incident, and I would ask everyone to respect the privacy of the families involved, and refrain from speculating about this incident online."

Anyone with information about the incident, who has not already spoken to police, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12200084012.