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17-Year-Old Dies and 21 Hospitalized After Margate Music Event

Kent Police launch licensing review of Dreamland amusement park following tragic incidents at drum and bass festival.

  • Emily Stokes, 17, died from a suspected MDMA overdose during the event.
  • The festival saw 21 teenagers hospitalized with drug-related symptoms.
  • Kent Police declared a major incident to manage the situation effectively.
  • Dreamland faces a licensing review but retains support from authorities for future cooperation.
  • Interim measures include event cancellations and increased security protocols.
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