A BOLTON woman who was hospitalised after taking “powerful and dangerous” drugs at a music festival is no longer in a critical condition.

Police say the 29-year-old is now in a serious but stable condition in Cumberland Infirmary after she was taken ill at the Kendal Calling festival in the Lake District yesterday morning.

Five people became ill after swallowing the pills – which could have featured Adidas or Rolls Royce logos – including 18-year-old Christian Pay, from Millom, who subsequently died in hospital.

Police said medics have seen an improvement in the health of the Bolton 29-year-old, who has not been named.

However, three more revellers from the Kendal Calling festival have been admitted to hospital today after taking drugs.

Cumbria Constabulary say a 29-year-old man from Manchester is in a critical condition and a 34-year-old man from Manchester is in a serious but stable condition.

Both men are currently at the Cumberland Infirmary and their families have been informed.

An 18-year-old man from Carlisle is also in a serious but stable condition.

A 19-year-old man from Millom remains in a critical condition but two other men from Millom, aged 18 and 20, have now been discharged from hospital.

Cumbria Constabulary confirmed the four people from Millom were known to each other, but said they have not yet confirmed whether the woman from Bolton was part of the same group.

Police said they have seized five possible drugs so far which may be linked to the incident.

They are a blue or green tablet with an Adidas logo, a yellow powder believed to be MDMA, an orange oval tablet with a Rolls Royce logo, a green tablet with a white fleck and a plain grey tablet with a white fleck.

Police have also confirmed that four men from Manchester, aged 18, 41, 44 and 54, who were arrested yesterday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply have now been released on bail.

Cumbria Constabulary are advising revellers at the festival not to take any illegal drugs for their own safety.

A police spokesman said: “Police cannot say with any degree of certainty which drug is causing these problems at this stage, therefore it is vital that people do not take any drugs at Kendal Calling.

“There is still a risk that substances are being circulated on site and it is important that those attending the festival are aware of the potential dangers and significant risks in taking drugs and unknown substances, you cannot be sure of what they contain and this can seriously affect your health.

“Kendal Calling continue to communicate very strong drug awareness messages across the festival site and advise anyone who feels unwell to speak to a member of staff immediately.”

Dr Jane Mathieson, a consultant from Cumbria County Council Public Health, said: “These are powerful and dangerous substances which are simply not safe. Do not risk your health by taking any drugs.

“However, if you are to take drugs our advice is to consume as little as little as possible.

“Do not retake substances until you are confident that the effects have worn off. Also do not mix drugs with alcohol or other substances. Stay with friends and make sure you are with at least one sober person.

“If you or someone you know complains of feeling unwell, please seek help from a steward or attend the medical or welfare facilities. In an emergency dial 999.”

Kane Merkin, from Little Lever, is currently at Kendal Calling. The 16-year-old told the Bolton News: “The festival is fine and it all seems friendly and suitable for families. There are no signs of people on ‘stuff’.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.