Young Armagh man dies after 'taking ecstasy'

A 20-year-old Armagh man has died after reportedly taking drugs at a house in the Alexander Park area of the city last night

A 20-year-old Armagh man has died after reportedly taking drugs at a house in the Alexander Park area of the city last night.

The man was taken to hospital but died despite attempts to revive him. The police said they were told he had taken ecstasy and have warned people who bought the drug to destroy it immediately.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out later today to establish the exact cause of death.