A teenager who was arrested after a young rugby player died in a suspected ecstasy horror will not face trial.
Brandon Rice, 17, became unwell at a house party in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, before he was rushed to hospital but passed away. It was believed he had taken the class A drug at the gathering where three other teenagers were also given medical treatment.
Police arrested and charged a 17-year-old, who was not named, with drug offences but it has now emerged prosecutors will not pursue a criminal case against him over Brandon's death. A Crown Office investigation concluded no further action was required however it is believed there was insufficient evidence to link him to the tragedy of July 2019.
