Two arrested after Sunderland woman dies following suspected unauthorised slimming jab
A woman in her 50s died in Sunderland in August following a suspected unauthorised slimming jab
by Adam Foster · ChronicleLiveTwo women have been arrested after a Sunderland woman died after taking a suspected unauthorised slimming jab.
Northumbria Police said it was investigating the death of a woman in her 50s in Sunderland on August 10.
It is believed to be the first known death in the UK connected to an unlicensed slimming injection.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison with intent to endanger life.
"Another woman, also in her 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of unauthorised medication with intent to be sold to another person."
Both women have been released on police bail pending further inquiries, police said.
The woman’s family are being supported by specialist officers, the force added.
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