Father honours daughter Lauren Atkinson who died after taking ecstasy in Manchester

Tragedy: Lauren Atkinson, 19, died after taking Ecstasy after attending a sell-out rave with girlfriends in Manchester.

A 19-year-old beautician who died after taking teddy bear formed Ecstasy on an evening out has right this moment been named by her heartbroken household who mentioned: 'The world has misplaced one wonderful woman.' 

Lauren Atkinson was discovered useless after taking the social gathering drug throughout an all-night rave with girlfriends in Manchester.

Miss Atkinson, the daughter of a rugby membership boss who lived 100 miles away within the Lake District, was found in her room by associates at their rented residence at 6.30am on Saturday.

Paramedics tried to resuscitate however was she was pronounced useless on the scene.

4 folks have since been arrested by police investigating Lauren's loss of life.

Police in Cumbria say Lauren, from Ulverston in Cumbria, is known to

have taken a 'pink teddy bear' tablet.

Det Insp Helen Ellis mentioned: 'Sadly it's unlikely that this woman is

the one one to have been supplied one in all these tablets, and I'm urging

folks to easily not take them in the event that they nonetheless have them of their possession.

'You'll be able to by no means ensure of what a drug incorporates and as this tragic case reveals, it might probably have deadly penalties.

'Anybody who has taken such a drug is urged to hunt medical help.

Police would additionally like to talk to anybody who has any data in relation to the existence of most of these tablets in Cumbria.' 

It's thought the tragedy occurred after attended a £35 a ticket rave often known as the Heldeep which is run by the occasions agency Warehouse Venture at a carpark beneath Manchester's Piccadilly Railway Station.

Simply 24 hours earlier she posted a message in regards to the occasion saying: 'So excited - roll on tomorrow.'

At present Lauren's father Nigel, 50, who runs Ulverston Rugby league Membership with spouse Alison declined to remark, however posted a message on Fb saying: 'As dad and mom we have been blessed to have a daughter who touched so many. 

'And was beloved by everybody. The world has misplaced one wonderful woman.

'On behalf of myself and Alison and all of the household, I can not thanks sufficient on your kindness'. 

Lauren has been described by associates as a 'beautiful, bubbly woman' who was a 'treasured daughter, sister and wonderful buddy'.

Miss Atkinson, the daughter of a rugby membership boss  Nigel, pictured, who lived 100 miles away within the Lake District

Heartbroken: At present Lauren's father Nigel, 50, posted a message on Fb saying: 'As dad and mom we have been blessed to have a daughter who touched so many. And was beloved by everybody. The world has misplaced one wonderful woman'

Probe: 4 folks have since been arrested by police investigating Lauren's loss of life

Friday night time's rave had featured 15 DJ's throughout 4 separate rooms on the underground automotive park which was previously an air raid shelter.

Lauren, from Ulverston was attending the occasion with seven associates after reserving into The Metropolis Warehouse ApartHotel in Nice Ancoats Road, Manchester. 

A lot beloved: Lauren's family and friends have paid tribute to the favored beautician

The alarm was raised when associates of Lauren tried to wake her up at 6am and located her unresponsive.

One in all her associates Shannon Mansell mentioned: 'Completely heartbroken. Miss her a lot already', including: 'Completely devastated. She is an absolute angel and one that can by no means be forgotten'. 

Lauren's mom, Alison Atkinson commented on one of many women footage, saying: 'Arduous to consider that was simply over 24 hours in the past' to which Sophie Jackson replied: 'I might do completely something to return in time Alison.'

Chelsea Sumner, cabin crew for Ryanair, uploaded an image on to Fb on December 10 with the caption: 'God solely takes the most effective'. Shortly after, she added: 'Cannot even consider it'.

Eleanor Edwards boss of the wonder salon the place Lauren labored as an apprentice closed the store as a mark of respect. She additionally shared a tribute to their 'dearest' buddy who has been described because the 'coronary heart and soul of the salon'.

Miss Edwards mentioned: 'It's with coronary heart breaking disappointment that I have to inform you of the passing of our dearest buddy and colleague Lauren. Might I kindly ask on your persistence and understanding at this dreadful time. You may be missed by all my darling.

'Coronary heart and soul of the salon. Our little Lauren. So blessed to have been an enormous a part of your life, I will at all times be in your phrases ' the most effective boss ever' and in addition one in all your bestest associates.

'My hearts exit to your loved ones, love you at all times, god bless. sleep tight you angel'.

Police have been known as to The Metropolis Warehouse ApartHotel, pictured, within the metropolis centre, at round 6.30am yesterday after experiences of a sudden loss of life.

Excited: 24 hours earlier than her loss of life she posted a message in regards to the occasion saying: 'So excited - roll on tomorrow'

Jade Smedley mentioned: 'Pondering of you women and the household at such a tragic time!! That woman shall be missed by many, an absolute pleasure to have recognized her'.

Shock: Associates have mentioned they might do something to 'return in time' to forestall their buddy taking the drug

Lucy Lambeth mentioned: 'Such unhappy information it does not appears actual, really a beautiful younger vibrant woman at all times smiling and laughing and at all times had time for each one. I can not think about what her household should be by way of. A giant loss for anybody who had the pleasure of figuring out her'.

Toni Hill mentioned: 'My coronary heart goes out to you all. Lauren was a phenomenal type and distinctive younger lady.'

Sharon Tyrer added: 'Pondering of you all at this unbelievably unhappy time... An absolute pleasure to have recognized her.' Louise Storey mentioned: 'So very tragic, she was a ray of solar and laughter.'

Winder Anastasia posted on Fb: 'It does not appear actual to me, simply seen her final week for my appointment, RIP Lauren, pondering of u beautiful woman'.

Police confirmed Lauren had taken MDMA - and they're now extraordinarily involved that others might fall ailing.

They mentioned two girls aged 24 and 21 have been arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A medicine on the day of 's loss of life. Two males, aged 24 and 26, have been arrested on Sunday for possessing Class A medicine with intent to provide. All have been bailed till February.

Police are urging anybody who might have taken the drug to hunt medical consideration as quickly as potential after Lauren's loss of life

Senior officers have issued a plea to anybody who has taken the drug to hunt pressing medical consideration.

ECSTASY: THE DESIGNER DRUG WITH POTENTIALLY FATAL EFFECTS 

Ecstasy, often known as MDMA, is without doubt one of the authentic 'designer medicine', changing into widespread on the rave scene within the later 1980s and early 1990s.

The results make an individual really feel glad, energised and capable of keep awake longer, and normally final for between three to 6 hours, taking round 30 minutes to kick in.

However with these highs come anxiousness and potential panic assaults, and continued use dangers paranoia, reminiscence loss and psychosis.

The drug additionally carries critical threat of dehydration and hyperthermia (excessive temperature rise within the physique), which might each be deadly. 

A notable sufferer of the drug was Leah Betts, who died on November 16, 1995, 5 days after taking a tablet after which consuming seven litres of water in round 90 minutes.

An inquest decided her loss of life was not right down to the MDMA however to extreme water consumption in an try to keep away from dehydration.

The water over-hydrated her physique, inflicting swelling on her mind and a coma from which she by no means awoke. 

A subsequent media marketing campaign raised consciousness of the hazards of the medicine and her father Paul grew to become a number one determine within the anti-drugs motion. 

Supt Stephen Howard, of Higher Manchester Police mentioned: 'This can be a tragic state of affairs, the loss of life of a teenager is at all times devastating, however in these circumstances, it's all the extra coronary heart breaking. My ideas are together with her household and associates presently.

'Sadly, we all know it is vitally unlikely that the woman was the one particular person to have taken this drug.

'We're interesting to anybody who might have taken ecstasy, to get checked out. Even when you took it some hours in the past, this tablet will nonetheless be in your system and might be significantly harming your well being.

'Anybody with any details about what occurred or the place this drug might have come from ought to contact police as quickly as potential.'

The Warehouse Venture was began by two nightclub promoters and makes use of varied places in Manchester to stage occasions which attracts clubbers from throughout the UK and has included internationally acclaimed DJs similar to Sven Väth, Aphex Twin and Richie Hawtin in addition to bands like De La Soul, Completely happy Mondays, The Prodigy and Basement Jaxx.

However the occasion has been shrouded by the deaths of Nick Bonnie, 30, from Gloucestershire who died after taking Ecstasy at one in all occasions in 2013 and Souvik Pal, 18, who drowned on New Years Eve 2012 after being ejected from one in all its raves amid allegations of poor safety preparations.

Sixteeen folks have been hospitalised throughout one weekend from taking medicine on the venue - together with drug sellers who tried to keep away from arrest by swallowing all their stash.

The corporate has elevated the variety of medical and safety employees on the venue - however former Prime Minister David Cameron, singled out The Warehouse Venture when he talked in regards to the risks posed by folks taking unlawful medicine at golf equipment.

 

 

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