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Man's death linked to ecstasy use

A man has died after reportedly taking ecstasy tablets in Northern Ireland.

The 26-year-old man was admitted to hospital in Lisburn last night after reportedly consuming a number of tablets known as 'snowballs'.

A number of other people were also admitted to hospital with symptoms including increased heart rates.

Police have advised anyone who may have taken the tablets to seek urgent medical attention.