Teenager arrested for drugs offences after schoolboy death

Photo Credit - GMP

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a schoolboy in Stockport over the weekend.

14-year-old Luke Pennington died in hospital after being taken ill at a house in Heald Green on Saturday afternoon (17 March).

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of intent to supply Class A drugs. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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