A post-mortem examination will take place today on the body of a 15-year-old girl who died after taking a drug she thought was ecstasy.
Martha Fernback died following a cardiac arrest after taking what she believed was MDMA - commonly known as ecstasy - before falling ill at Hinksey Park in Oxford on Saturday.
Relatives of the teenager, who is from Oxford, described her as a "beautiful girl" whose sudden death had left them "utterly devastated".
In a statement issued via Thames Valley Police, her family said: "Our beautiful girl was taken away from us.
"She was the most extraordinary, effervescent human being and all her family and friends felt so privileged to have known her.
"We are all utterly devastated and have sought such comfort in the beautiful condolences we have received from everyone."
Officers, who are treating Martha's death as "unexplained", attended the scene and she was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, but later died.
The results of toxicology and histology tests are not likely to be known for several weeks.
A 17-year-old boy from the Oxford area has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug in connection with the inquiry.
The death of Martha has prompted detectives to issue a warning to young people to avoid dabbling with illegal drugs such as MDMA.
Detective Inspector Brendan Murray said: "I would strongly urge young people not to take or experiment with illegal drugs such as MDMA.
"They are extremely dangerous and often contain poisons and illicit chemicals which can prove fatal."
On Facebook, a page dedicated to her memory had gained 1,300 "likes".
A message posted on the page read: "Her cause of death is under investigation. We are all devastated and in shock."
One message of condolence on the page read: "Such a special creature, such an ever-sparkling little thing."
Another poster wrote: "Martha was a beautiful young soul stolen from us for heaven."
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