22-05-2025
Three arrested in Selby after 'skinny jab' leaves woman in intensive care
Three women have been arrested after another woman ended up in intensive care following a weight-loss injection.
Two women, aged 32 and 37, were arrested on suspicion of administering a toxic substance. They have been released on bail.
A third, aged 58, was arrested on suspicion of selling or supplying a prescription-only medicine. She has been released under investigation.
All three, who are from Selby in North Yorkshire, were questioned after a woman had to be treated for internal injuries after using a jab allegedly given to her at a salon in the area.
Two other people are also known to have become unwell.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The investigation remains ongoing and we urge members of the public to follow the advice from health professionals on the safe use of these products."
Health officials say buying products from unregulated suppliers greatly increases the risk of becoming unwell.
Andy Morling, director of criminal enforcement at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said: 'Weight loss medicines are powerful medications and should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
'Buying so-called weight loss medicines from illegal suppliers significantly increases the risk of receiving products that are either falsified or not licensed for use in the UK."
Some anti-obesity medicines, including well-known brands like Ozempic and Mounjaro, have been tested in clinical trials but are only available on prescription.
Laura Angus, of the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), said: 'There has been a lot of attention in the media and on social media about these so-called 'skinny jabs', but as with any medicines bought outside of legitimate supply chains, the contents may not match the ingredients on the label.
'If you use such products you could be putting your health at serious risk."
North Yorkshire Council's executive member for health and adult services, Cllr Michael Harrison. added: 'We would encourage people to pursue their health goals in a safe way."
