'BAD DRUG BATCH' WARNING AFTER DEATHS

Police are warning drug users of a possible contaminated batch of heroin
after two deaths in the past few days.

Both the dead were believed to be heroin users and lived only miles apart,
Surrey Police said.

Surrey Police said it was highly likely the heroin came from the same
source and was part of a "bad or contaminated" batch.

Mother-of-two Samantha Johnson collapsed and died in Stanwell, Staines,
west London on Sunday December 21.

The 28-year-old had a son, six, and a 10-year-old girl.

Yesterday, a man in his late 20s was found dead in nearby Wraysbury. He has
not been formally identified.

Anybody who suffers unusual symptoms after taking heroin is advised to go
to hospital for immediate medical attention.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Marjoram said: "Our main concern is that if
the supply of this batch of heroin goes unchecked it could result in
further tragic deaths.

"I would ask anyone who has information to contact us as a matter of emergency."