UK Records 1st Death by ‘Zombie’ Drug

UK Records 1st Death by ‘Zombie’ Drug
An undated image showing xylazine tablets in Ontario, Canada. The Canadian Press
Chris Summers
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A so-called zombie drug which has claimed its first British victim could be widespread and drug screenings need to be updated to look for it, according to a panel of experts who studied the death.

Karl Warburton, 43, died at his home in Solihull, near Birmingham, in May 2022 and is believed to be the first recorded fatality caused by xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer which has caused devastation among addicts in the United States.

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Chris Summers is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in crime, policing and the law.
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