Man dies and two hospitalized after drug incident at Birmingham music venue

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A 22-year-old man died and two others were hospitalized after reportedly taking drugs at The Forum music venue in Birmingham on October 26. The two other men, both aged 20, have since been discharged from the hospital. A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with supplying Class A drugs. He appeared in court earlier this week. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident and have raised concerns about the venue's search procedures. The local council has temporarily suspended the venue's license while the investigation continues. Police are working with the coroner, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted.


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