A fundraiser has been set up for a 17-year-old boy who died after taking ecstasy at a house party in Preston.

Harry Flood, 17, was taken ill in the early hours of Sunday morning. He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital but sadly died.

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Police and paramedics were called to a house in Garstang Road at around 4am after Harry became seriously unwell.

He had taken MDMA (ecstasy) and cannabis.

A GoFundMe page has been set up by Caitlin Abela.

She says: “Ive set this up to try and raise money to help Harry’s family in this devastating time.

“You’ll be missed by so many people and be remembered and loved dearly, gone way too soon. 

“Please donate anything you can and show love and support for Harry and the family x”

Police issued a warning to teenagers over the dangers of taking drugs.

Read more: Drugs warning following death of 17-year-old boy