Inquest into death of teen who died after taking legal high

Adam Hunt, 18,  died on August 18 after apparently taking two psychoactive substances, AMT and etizolam, at his home after he bought them from a supplier in Holland.

His mother found him collapsed at home and he was taken to hospital where he remained in a critical condition until he died.

It comes as the Daily Echo continues its campaign calling for a crackdown on the sale of legal highs.

Hampshire police said the teenager took the drugs, which were developed to tackle depression, some time before he was taken seriously ill four days earlier.

The exact cause of his death was not immediately established and the inquest is being held to examine the circumstances of how he died.

His mother Bernadette and father Darren released a statement through police paying tribute to the keen football fan.

''Adam was a much-loved son. He was a very normal young man with interests that ranged from football and music to clothes and girls,'' they said.

''He loved football and was a Saints (Southampton) season ticket-holder. His musical tastes were eclectic, ranging from Oasis to drum 'n' bass.

''He did well at school and just two years ago he left with 11 GCSE A-C passes and had gone on to study electrical engineering at college in an attempt to follow in his dad's footsteps.

''He loved travel as well and was due to go on holiday in the next few weeks with one of his best friends to New York where he had planned an itinerary of sightseeing and restaurant visiting as he was also very keen on food.

''He was very thoughtful and caring and loved his family and friends dearly. One of the things we will always remember though about him was his fantastic sense of humour. It is very hard to think we will not get to laugh or talk with him any more.

''His life had such potential and was all in front of him. Sadly it has been cut prematurely very short.''