Cops issue warning over rogue Ecstasy type tablets after 16-year-old girl dies at a house party in Scotland

COPS have issued a warning over rogue Ecstasy type tablets after a teenage girl died following a house party.

It is understood that the 16 year-old female was taken from a house in Newtongrange, Midlothian, this morning to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

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Police have confirmed they are investigating the tragic incident.

In a statement, Police Scotland said: "We are issuing a drugs warning following the death of a 16-year old female in Newtongrange on Saturday 15th October 2016.

"Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding her death are at a very early stage.

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"However, one line of enquiry officers are following is that she may have had access to ecstasy type tablets.

"These tablets are known as Red Bugatti Veyron and Purple Ninja Turtle.

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"Anyone who has taken these tablets is urged to seek immediate medical attention.

"Furthermore, anyone who has access to any of these tablets is strongly urged not to take them.