Two 13-year-old identical twins from Hull were left unconscious and foaming at the mouth in a park after being given a vape laced with the synthetic drug Spice and MDMA in what has been described as a 'sick prank'. Scarlett and Olivia Bywood nearly died on 29 April after meeting acquaintances who provided them with a vape they believed to be normal.
Ordeal in the Park
Minutes after inhaling from the vape, the girls collapsed alone in the park, foaming at the mouth. Their friends reportedly left them. A neighbour spotted the twins and called an ambulance, alerting their mother Kay Fores's sister, who then contacted Kay at work.
Kay rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary, where she found her daughters unconscious on IV drips, with cuts and bruises. 'I was devastated,' she said. 'If they hadn't been found at the park, they would be dead.'
Hospital Treatment
Doctors ran blood tests confirming the vape contained Spice and MDMA. The twins remained unconscious for six hours before waking up. They were discharged the following day with minor injuries from collapsing. Kay believes they would have died if not discovered quickly.
Mother's Warning
Kay shared the incident on social media, where many called it a 'sick prank'. She doubts her daughters will vape again and urges other parents to warn children about accepting vapes from others. 'I want other kids to realise not to touch anybody's vape at all. Because the next person could be dead,' she said. She plans to report the spiking to police.
Rising Danger of Spice in Vapes
This incident highlights the increasing prevalence of Spice in vapes, particularly among young people. Up to one in four vapes confiscated in English secondary schools contain the drug. Spice is cheaper to manufacture than THC, leading to more THC vapes being laced with it.
What Is Synthetic Marijuana?
Synthetic marijuana, also known as K2, contains man-made chemicals that act on the same brain receptors as THC. It can produce stronger effects, including elevated mood or relaxation, but also extreme anxiety, confusion, paranoia, and hallucinations. Sold under names like Spice, AK-47, and Dank, these substances have caused many overdoses in the UK, some requiring hospitalisation.
