Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Rory Cassidy

TRNSMT revellers warned of drug dangers by Scots dad of ecstasy death schoolgirl Grace Handling

The heartbroken dad of a schoolgirl who died after taking ecstasy has warned music fans not to experiment with drugs at TRNSMT this weekend. Festivalgoers will be searched and anyone found to be in possession of suspected drugs will be refused entry.

Stewart Handling, whose daughter Grace passed away, aged just 13, after taking ecstasy on her last day of the school year has urged young revellers to be careful at this year’s event. Stewart, from Irvine, said: “If it happened to Grace, it can happen to anyone. Don’t think you’re immortal.

“You take these substances that are made by the absolute dregs of society, making pills filled with rat poison and other dangerous chemicals. They are making these for profit, are mass-producing them and don’t care what happens to the people who take them.

Grace was just 13 when she died after taking ecstasy. (Daily Record.)

“Don’t buy any of these drugs because they could be laced with substances that are lethal. An event like this is like a drug dealer’s heaven.

“Go and enjoy the music and try not to get separated from your pals as that makes you vulnerable – especially young females and younger girls. Try and stay in your groups.”

A spokesperson for TRNSMT said: “For anyone attending TRNSMT our message is clear: Don’t risk it – drugs are illegal, dangerous and are not acceptable at the festival.”

Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.