DRUG users have been warned to ‘consider their actions’ after reports of people suffering ‘adverse’ effects to heroin.

Cumbria Police has issued the warning following reports of people in the Kendal area experiencing ‘adverse’ effects to the class A drug.

A force spokesman said:“We urge those who are considering taking heroin to consider the potential consequences of their actions. Taking drugs can prove to be fatal and ruins lives.

“There is support out there for people affected by drugs and I’d encourage people to access these to get any support they need.

“I would like to urge anyone with information on the supply of illegal drugs to contact us so we can investigate and protect our communities.”

Anyone with information about drug supply can report it online by visiting www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101. 

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

If you are worried about your own, or someone else’s drug use, help is available.

Recovery Steps Cumbria provides free and confidential support at locations across the county.

Call 01900 512300 or email referrals@recoverystepscumbria.org.uk  to arrange to speak to someone, or visit www.humankindcharity.org.uk/service/recovery-steps-cumbria/ for more information.