A 24-year-old man who died on Saturday may have taken an Ecstasy-type drug, according to Police.

He was rushed to hospital with two other men after they all fell ill at a house in Kirkintilloch.

The 24-year-old man died a short time later. A 23-year-old man and 16-year-old are still at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and hospital staff describe their condition as serious.

Detective Inspector Greig Wilkie, of Govan CID, said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the men taking ill. A post mortem will take place regarding the death of the 24-year-old man.

"One line of enquiry being pursued by officers is that a type of Ecstasy may have been involved, however, this has still to be confirmed.

"With regard to the type of Ecstasy - it has no markers on it and is described as either clear capsules containing white powder or in tablet form which are pink in colour."

The senior police officer has issued a stark warning to people who take drugs.

He said: "Whether or not drugs have been involved in this case, I must take the opportunity to stress just how dangerous drugs are.

"We all know that illicit drugs are extremely dangerous, usually contain dangerous chemicals which can have an adverse effect on your health.

"People need to understand the devastating effect they can have so my advice is, don't risk it and report any information to the police."

Health officials and medical staff are now assisting Police Scotland with their investigation.

Dr Emilia Crighton, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Consultant in Public Heath Medicine, said: "People taking unregulated recreational drugs are playing Russian roulette with their lives.

"No one knows exactly what these drugs contain or how strong they are.

"I urge anyone who feels unwell, or knows anyone who appears unwell after taking recreational drugs to seek early treatment.

"In particular, anyone who is hot to touch or has a high temperature, is experiencing muscle cramping, has blurred vision, is confused, agitated and feels unusually high or anxious should attended their nearest A&E Department as soon as possible."