Eight children in hospital over 'cannabis sweets'

Eight children were taken to hospital after being suspected of eating sweets laced with cannabis at a school in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Phillimore Community Primary School in Darnall shortly after noon on Tuesday.

The children have since been discharged and an investigation had been launched, the force confirmed on Friday.

Phillimore Community Primary School said the pupils had now "rejoined classes".

A force spokesperson added: "It is understood that children had consumed sweets suspected to contain cannabis.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to get in touch."

A spokesperson for Phillimore Community Primary School said: "We have been supporting South Yorkshire Police with an ongoing investigation into an incident this week where it is reported a small number of children ingested sweets suspected of containing cannabis. We will continue to support that investigation in any way we can

"We cannot comment further at this time, and are unable to provide further details on individuals involved due to the ongoing police investigation

"Those affected have now returned to school and rejoined their classes

"The school is available to support the families involved with anything they may need, as well as anybody in the school community who may have concerns. Please approach a school senior leader if you require such support."

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