Fears contaminated drugs linked to deaths of young men in Cork City

Pending the results of toxicology tests, health officials decided to issue a warning amid concerns that the deaths could be the result of a contaminated or extra strong batch of drugs.

The HSE has issued warnings to agencies and services that work with vulnerable people in Cork City following the sudden deaths of two young men on the streets on Friday.

Garda investigations into the deaths are continuing and the results of toxicology tests are awaited to establish if drug overdoses contributed to their deaths.