THE family of Christian Pay, 18, who died following suspected substance abuse at Kendal Calling have paid tribute to his life.

The Millom teenager died in Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle after being admitted on Friday (July 31).

Christian's mum Debbie Pay, said: "Christian was small in stature but had the heart of a lion and enough personality for everyone. He was just a fun, fun guy and such a nice person - he hated seeing anyone being picked on.

"He was studying motor vehicle maintenance at Furness College which he loved.

"He leaves behind an older brother Adam and older sister Chloe, who are both devastated. He was loved by all and will be missed by everyone."

Christian was one of nine people to have been admitted during the festival which started on Thursday and finished last night (Sunday).

On Friday four others were hospitalised, two of which, a 29-year-old Bolton woman and 19-year-old Millom man, remain in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Two others, an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old man from Millom, were discharged on Saturday (August 1) while three more people were admitted.

They included a 29-year-old man from Manchester who remains in a serious but stable condition, and two others, a 34-year-old man from Manchester and an 18-year-old man from Carlisle, who have since been discharged.

And yesterday (Sunday) another festival-goer at Kendal Calling was admitted to hospital following adverse effects from drugs.

The 20-year-old woman from Lancaster remains in Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, in a serious but stable condition.

Superintendent Justin Bibby said: “Our thoughts remain at this time with the family and friends of Christian Pay.

“Christian’s death, along with the number of people admitted to hospital, underlines the dangers of taking drugs. Our advice will always remain that you should not take any drug as you cannot be sure what it contains and the effect it will have on you.

“The criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Christian’s death is ongoing and I would appeal for anyone with any information to get in touch with police.

“Kendal Calling is a privately organised festival which saw approximately 25,000 people attend. The majority of them enjoyed the event safely.”

At a press conference on Friday, Superintendent Mark Pannone said: "It is never safe to take unknown substances as there is no way to know what they contain.

“We urge people to avoid all substances and record any suspicious activity to 101 or Crimestoppers.

“My thoughts are with Mr Pay’s family and his friends at this time.”

Drugs that were seized and that may be linked to the incidents were a blue tablet with an Adidas logo, a yellow powder, believed to be MDMA, an orange oval tablet with a Rolls Royce logo, a green tablet with a white fleck and a plain grey tablet with a white fleck.

Four people arrested on Friday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply were released on bail on Saturday (August 1).

Those released include an 18-year-old man, a 54-year-old man, a 41-year-old man and 44-year-old man, all from Manchester.

The criminal investigation is ongoing and there have been no further arrests.

A spokesperson from Kendal Calling said: “We are deeply saddened that a male who attended Kendal Calling passed away at Carlisle Hospital this morning. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and we are doing everything possible to support the police with their enquiries.”

Kendal Calling began at Lowther Deer Park on Thursday night and thousands attended over the weekend with headline acts including Snoop Dogg, Elbow and Kaiser Chiefs.

— Kendal Calling (@KendalCalling) July 31, 2015 The festival says on its website that it operates a zero tolerance policy on drugs.

In the General FAQ section it states: "The festival operates a zero-tolerance policy to drugs. The laws of the land are as relevant within the festival field as anywhere else."

MORE TOP STORIES: Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.