Urgent warning to drug users after two heroin overdoses

Police have issued an urgent appeal for heroin users to seek medical advice.

Last night, two overdoses were almost fatal - the users were saved by ambulance staff and police officers.

Police say if you've recently bought heroin but not taken it yet, you should dispose of it appropriately and safely.  

And they say if you have consumed it, or know someone who has, you should seek immediate medical advice at Nobles Hospital.