A 16-year-old boy has died after becoming Ill at Leeds Festival. Police have launched an investigation into whether he had taken a particular MDMA tablet.

The teenager fell ill on Saturday at the music event in Bramham Park and was taken to the medical tent. Police were called at around 10:15pm and the boy was taken to hospital and given treatment but unfortunately died the next day.

Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson said: "While the exact cause of his death is yet to be established, one line of inquiry is that he had taken a particular type of ecstasy (MDMA) tablet, which was described as a grey or black oblong shape."

"At this moment in time this is believed to be an isolated incident as we have not received any similar reports."

"Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time."

Melvin Benn, managing director of organisers Festival Republic, said: "We are truly saddened about this tragedy and our sincerest thoughts are with the family at this time."

"We are working closely with West Yorkshire police to assist with their investigation and take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously."

"The safety and wellbeing of all our festival goers is always our absolute priority and we remind all festival goers that there is no safe way to take prohibited drugs and there are no safe prohibited drugs."