Parents have been warned about a batch of illegal vapes which have been circulating at high schools in Chorley and West Lancashire.

Lancashire Police released a warning after two pupils have fallen ill after using vapes which police believe are contaminated.

One child lost consciousness for a period of time and the pupils reported experiencing dizziness and heart palpitations – according to details released during Wednesday (14 February).

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Police say these are ‘isolated incidents’ but are urging parents and schools to be vigilant.

Safer Neighbourhoods Inspector Jon Cisco said: “The legal age to use vapes is 18 but we know that in some cases irresponsible retailers have failed to uphold this rule, selling vapes and vape products to children.​

“Not only is this illegal but it also presents a real health issue to young people who could become very unwell by these unregulated products.​

“We are working closely with our partners and local schools to share intelligence and I would urge anyone with information about those supplying these vapes and vape products, like liquids, to tell us about it so that we can work to get them off the streets and out of the hands of our young people.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 080055111.

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