North Yorkshire Police has issued a drugs warning after an officer found “an awful lot of” laughing gas canisters on the Stray.
It comes after hundreds gathered on the Stray yesterday in what some described as a festival atmosphere.
Inspector Paul Cording was out on the Stray at 4.30am when he found, among the beer bottles and takeaway boxes, gas canisters.
That discovery has led to a warning from the police directly to young people and their parents.
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Speaking about the dangers of inhaling the gas, Sergeant Heidi Lewis, children & young people engagement officer, said:
“People may believe that because this gas is widely available and easily purchased, that it is harmless. However, inhaling this gas can lead to unconsciousness and ultimately suffocation, as the body is essentially starved of oxygen. So when you know the risks irresponsible use of this gas poses, it’s not so much of a laugh is it?”
The ‘Talk to Frank’ website has more information about the risks of inhaling gas canisters. Find it by clicking or tapping here.
