Party Drug GBL 'Linked To Death Of Friends Carl Fearon And Lynette Nock'

Two Friends Die 'After Taking Legal Party Drug'

Two friends who died within twelve hours of each other after allegedly taking the legal drug GBL have been named by police.

Carl Fearon, 24, and Lynette Nock, 28, were found dead within hours of each other at two addresses in Birmingham on Saturday.

The pair's deaths, which police are treating as unexplained, are still being investigated.

Previous post-mortem examinations have reported inconclusive, while toxicology tests could take weeks to process.

Mr Fearon was found dead at an address in Brindley Drive at around 1.15pm on Saturday.

Above: Carl Fearon, 24, was a friend of Ms Nock was found dead less than 12 hours before she died

Ms Nock was found collapsed at an address in the Roundabout, Northfield, the same evening and rushed to hospital, where she later died.

A small gathering was known to be taking place at the address and police are investigating whether the controlled substance GBL was taken by members of the party.

It has been reported that Ms Nock was in fact hosting a party to remember her friend, Mr Fearon before she collapsed.

In a statement, Ms Nock's family said: "Lynette was a much-loved mum, daughter, sister and auntie. She will be greatly missed."

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