Police issued a warning today about an 'extremely dangerous' drug craze that sees youngsters sniffing the 'highly toxic' fumes of burning wheelie bins. Greater Manchester Police have warned about the increasing popularity of the drug craze following several reports of incidents said to have taken place in recent weeks. A police spokesman said: 'Longsight Park has been subject to massive damage recently as a result of wheelie bins being set on fire in the middle of the children's play area. 'Both GMP and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have received several reports of bins being set on fire in recent weeks. Wheelie bins are made from high density polyethylene - composed of double-bonded carbon and hydrogen molecules.

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2019 16:14 UTC