A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after he took tablets he found lying in a park.

Cops in Kirkintilloch are investigating the incident after the man was rushed to hospital on Tuesday.

The man took ill near the Merkland Recreation Centre in Hillhead and cops say he took blue coloured tablets which were found in the park where the facility is based.

The man, whose age is unknown, was taken to hospital where hospital staff describe his condition as serious but stable.

Officers attended the area and found the bag of blue coloured round tablets. They are currently undergoing analysis.

Sergeant Saul Gadsden, of Kirkintilloch Police Office, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into how this bag of tablets was left lying in a public place and how long it was lying there for.

"If ingested, these tablets could cause considerable harm, especially to children.

"There is no safe way to take drugs and at this time I would urge anyone who may have picked up any of these tablets, not to take them, or if anyone has taken them, then please seek medical advice.

“Although our enquiries are at an early stage, anyone with information that will assist us should contact Kirkintilloch Police Office through 101.”