Forensic toxicology tests needed to identify how ‘speed’ killed man from Bootle, Merseyside.

Police have reported that a forensic post mortem examination on a man who died after taking “speed” was inconclusive earlier today.

Forensic toxicology tests will now be carried out on the body of the Merseyside man allegedly killed by a dangerous batch of amphetamines.

The man who is believed to be in his 30s, went with his female partner to Fazakerley hospital on Saturday afternoon after the pair took the drug “speed” at his home. They were reported to have suffered nausea, dizziness and fitting, but while the woman recovered, his condition worsened and he later died.

Detectives were unable to ascertain why the man died following the post mortem yesterday and more tests are needed. It could be up to two months before the cause of death is officially established.

A man, 40, from Bootle, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of supplying the amphetamines.

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