Pictured: Girl, 14, who died from 'ecstasy overdose' at lockdown house party
- Jessica Hannah died after a lockdown party with friends in Scarborough, Yorks
- Emergency services were called to the property at about 4pm last Wednesday
- Jessica died while a 13-year-old girl was treated for non life-threatening injuries
- Two teenage boys arrested on suspicion of offences involving supply of drugs
A 14-year-old girl who died from a suspected ecstasy overdose has been pictured for the first time.
Jessica Hannah passed away after a lockdown party with friends in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on May 20.
Emergency services were called to the property at about 4pm last Wednesday after Jessica started to feel unwell.
Two teenage girls were found at the house and were rushed to hospital. Jessica later died while a 13-year-old girl was treated for non life-threatening injuries.
Two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of offences involving the supply of Class A drugs. One has been released under investigation, the other is in custody.
Jessica Hannah (pictured) passed away after a lockdown party with friends in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on May 20
Jessica would normally have been at school when she went to the gathering near Scarborough Cricket Club.
It is not believed she lived at the address, but her family had lived in the area when she was younger and she had friends nearby.
She is survived by her mother Kirsty, who is originally from Bradford but moved to Scarborough.
Kirsty, who is married to Zowie Hannah, works as a healthcare assistant at an old people's home.
She changed her social media profile picture to one of her and her daughter three days after Jessica's death.
Emergency services were called to the property in Scarborough (pictured, a general view of the street) at about 4pm last Wednesday after Jessica started to feel unwell
The schoolgirl was named on social media by friends who warned other young people not to dabble in illegal drugs.
One wrote: 'RIP my gorgeous best friend – the one who was there when everyone else left. The one who stood by me.
'You never failed to put a smile on my face. It was never a dull moment with you. It is crazy how long I have known you – ten years. I don't know what I am going to do without you.
'Please, please do not do drugs. It takes people's lives. It's not worth it.'
Another heartbreaking message read: 'She is looking down on us all making sure we are okay. Rest easy Jess until we meet again.'
And one tribute added: 'Jessica was loved by so many people, suddenly she tragically lost her life on the 20th of May.
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of offences involving the supply of Class A drugs (file photo)
'She was only 14 years old. She loved going out with her friends and loved the beach. She's going to be missed by so many.'
Police have appealed for information and issued a warning about illegal drugs after the tragedy.
Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Wright said: 'First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died as a result of this tragic event, and of all those affected by it.
'Extensive police enquiries are ongoing to determine the events around her death.
'Although our investigation is at an early stage, I would urge anyone who has acquired MDMA or other illegal drugs recently not to take them.
'If you have taken such a drug and feel unwell, it is vital that you seek medical help immediately.
'This is clearly a devastating incident, and I would ask everyone to respect the privacy of the families involved, and refrain from speculating about this incident online.'
Jessica's family has declined to comment. The coroner has been informed but no date has been set for the inquest.
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