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Metropolitan Police have warned the public about the use of illegal drugs after a man was killed and others were left ill at a London nightclub.
Officers along with London Ambulance Service were called after a number of people became unwell at The Cause nightclub in Ashley Road, Tottenham at 3.07am on Saturday, July 31.
A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. His next of kin have been informed.
His death is being treated as unexplained. A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
Two other men were also taken to hospital after falling "unwell" from consuming a substance in the venue. They remain in a stable condition.
Investigators understand that all parties have taken drugs despite none of the affected men known to each other.
No arrests have been made at this early stage.
Enfield and Haringey Superintendent Simon Crick said: “There is no safe way of taking illegal drugs, however, the incidents overnight have caused us particular concern.
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"We urge anyone who bought drugs in or around the nightclub to dispose of these substances as soon as possible.
“An investigation is continuing to establish where these drugs have come from and I encourage anyone with information to contact police.
“If anyone has taken an illegal substance and becomes unwell then they should seek immediate medical advice.”
The nightclub took to Instagram to warn customers to take care of their friends following the incident, posting: "This weekend events have been cancelled.
"We are currently dealing with a medical incident outside of our control and are assisting the police with all investigations.
"We offer our condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of those involved and are absolutely devastated.
"Stay safe. Look after your friends and those around you x"
To report information about drugs and drugs supply call 101 quoting CAD 877/31Jul. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Anyone who needs emergency medical attention should call 999.
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