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Victoria Scheer

Stressed out parents 'so glad it's over' after four days worrying about kids at Leeds Festival

Worried parents have spoken of the emotional toll Leeds Festival takes on them as they spend four days worrying about their children.

It follows the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy, with parents in Leeds sending their thoughts to his loved ones, and 'chaos' on the last night, in which tents were set alight and some 'terrified' fans fled in the middle of the night, only to find they had no way of getting home. Two girls, aged 17, also reported being spiked with an injection.

Police believe the boy died from a suspected drug overdose and said an investigation is underway. The shocking news has prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from parents who say it is their biggest fear during festival season.

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