A TEENAGER from Basingstoke has been arrested for a drug offence following the sudden death of a 17-year-old girl.

As previously reported, Aliya Agwu, from Popley, Basingstoke, died at Southampton hospital on Monday, August 21 after being taken there by ambulance following a night out at an event with friends.

The family of the Queen Mary’s College (QMC) student is still waiting for answers as to how she died, after rushing to the hospital to be by her side.

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Now, Hampshire Constabulary has said a 17-year-old boy from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

He has been released on conditional bail until November 22, 2023.

A police spokesperson added: “We were called at 1.17am on Monday 21 August following reports of a concern for welfare of a teenage girl at Southampton Central train station.

“She was transported to Southampton General Hospital, but despite the efforts of emergency services, sadly, a 17-year-old girl passed away. Her next of kin have been informed.”

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Aliya’s mother, Faye Agwu, from Buckfast Close, in Popley, said the family is still waiting for a coroner’s report regarding the cause of death and whether an inquest will be held.

Hampshire Coroner’s Office said a decision to hold an inquest will not be made until a cause of death is provided by a pathologist, which can take up to 20 weeks.

Faye, a 36-year-old mother-of-three who works as a carer, described Aliya as “one of the funniest people I’ve ever met”. She added: “Her smile was just amazing. She had this ability to light up a room when she came into it.”