Milton Keynes child unwell after eating THC-containing sweets

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 18:56 · Archive

A child in Milton Keynes became unwell after eating sweets believed to contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. The incident occurred in the Monkston area. Thames Valley Police has issued a warning to parents and carers in Milton Keynes to check any Halloween sweets still at home following the incident.

Police have asked parents to look out particularly for a THC-infused product described as 'Medicated Nerds' sweets. A police spokesperson said: 'If you find sweets like those pictured, please do not consume them. Keep them safe and contact Thames Valley Police.'

The force has not established where the sweets originated from and enquiries are continuing. Police said they are not aware of any other similar reports and stressed that the warning was being issued as a precaution. Anyone who may have consumed similar sweets and experienced ill effects, or anyone with information about where the sweets came from, is asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or report online, quoting reference 43260572040.

How it is being reported

• Police warn parents to check Halloween sweets after child became unwellPolice have urged parents in Milton Keynes to check leftover Halloween sweets after a child became unwell having consumed sweets believed to contain THC.Bucks Free Press · 2 Nov, 18:15
• Milton Keynes parents warned after child becomes unwell from “medicated” sweets with cannabis chemicalPolice say a girl became unwell after eating sweets believed to have contained THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.MK Citizen · 2 Nov, 15:17

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Milton Keynes · Monkston

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