Schoolboy, 13, dies of suspected overdose as boy, 14, arrested for ‘supplying class A drug’

A SCHOOLBOY has died of a suspected overdose with a 14-year-old arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs.

Mehmet Altun, 13, was rushed to hospital after he was found on Columbia Road, Dorset, yesterday evening.

However the young teen tragically died, with cops probing a suspected drug overdose as the cause.

And a 14-year-old boy from Bournemouth has now been  arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug of class A - and is helping officers with their enquiries.

Dorset Police are probing Mehmet's last moments and have appealed to anyone who might have seen him on his bike yesterday afternoon.

Detective Inspector Neil Third, of Dorset Police, said: “This is a very tragic incident with such a young life being lost and my thoughts go out to Mehmet’s family and friends.

“Officers are making enquiries into the circumstances of Mehmet’s death. A post-mortem examination has not yet taken place, but we currently suspect that he died of a drugs overdose.

“We believe that Mehmet went out with his bike for a while between approximately 12.10pm and 1.45pm. The bike is described as an orange/red mountain bike with two different types of wheels.

“I am hoping that somebody saw him during that time and can help us establish where he went and whether he met up with anyone.

“Anyone with information that might help our investigation is urged to contact us.

“I would like to stress that it has not been confirmed yet why Mehmet died. However, I would like to use this opportunity to remind everyone of our advice. Anyone thinking of taking substances, please think again. 

“You can never be sure what you are taking when you use illegal substances and the side-effects are unpredictable and potentially may have tragic consequences.

“Officers from the neighbourhood policing team will be visible to support the community.

“Please speak to them if you have any information or concerns about you, a family member or friend. Police can refer to support networks or groups who can help."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210134131. 

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.