THREE teenagers who were left seriously ill after taking dangerous ecstasy pills have been released from hospital.

Two 15-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy were admitted to hospital after taking UPS marked pills on January 17.

The pills sold as MDMA (ecstasy) have been found to contain an "extremely high dose" of an hallucinogenic stimulant drug, which can be fatal.

The three boys experienced a "severe adverse reaction" lasting 20 hours.

Their symptoms included psychosis, severe paranoia and distress.

One of the 15-year-olds was put in an induced coma and the 14-year-old's condition was at first described as being critical.

The trio have since recovered, and police say they have now been released from hospital.

One of the teenagers was initially arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply but was taken taken to hospital when he became unwell and was later de-arrested.

On January 18 a 21-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the incident, but has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

And a 40-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs has similarly been bailed.

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 2459, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.