Children hospitalised after taking 'unknown substance'

Police say four young children are in hospital after a taking an unknown substance.

Officers say they were called to the Bowl in Douglas at 2.30pm yesterday where they discovered a child in need of medical attention.

Another two youngsters were taken to Noble’s Hospital afterwards – they suffered a reaction to the substance, which is currently being tested.

All three are said to be in a stable condition, and police are investigating how they came by the tablets.

Officers say they believe they were found earlier in the day in Douglas.

They’re reminding the public to hand in any unknown medication or tablets to police or a local pharmacy.