Man in his 40s in hospital after taking anaesthetic for animals stolen from vet clinic 

Two men are rushed to hospital after taking anaesthetic Isoflurane meant for animals following theft of drugs from vet clinic

  • A man in his 40s is in a serious condition after taking veterinary drugs 
  • Drugs stolen included Isoflurane which can cause a life-threatening reaction
  • The medication was taken from a clinic in Basingstoke, Hants, earlier this week

Two men have been hospitalised today after taking drugs stolen from a veterinary practise.

Hampshire Police said one man in his 40s and another in his 50s are thought to have taken medication which had been stolen from a vet clinic earlier this week. 

GP Vets practice on Worting Road in Basingstoke was raided overnight on Tuesday, June 30, with thieves stealing a large quantity of drugs including Isoflurane.

Isoflurane, also known as ‘Iso-Flo’, is used to anaesthetize horses and dogs but can cause a life-threatening reaction if ingested. 

Drugs taken included Isoflurane which can cause a life-threatening reaction

Drugs were taken from a clinic in Worting Road, Basingstoke, between the evening of June 29 and morning of June 30

Drugs were taken from a clinic in Worting Road, Basingstoke, between the evening of June 29 and morning of June 30

The first man to be taken to hospital, a man in his 50s from Basingstoke, remains in a serious condition in intensive care.

He was taken to hospital after the Ambulance Service attended a property in Basingstoke Town Centre at around 7.20pm on June 30.

The second man, a man in his 40s from Basingstoke, received medical treatment after being taken to hospital at around midnight last night. He has since been discharged.

Two men, a 36-year-old and a 47-year-old, both from Basingstoke have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and currently remain in custody. 

Isoflurane, also known as 'Iso-Flo', is used to anaesthetize animals

Isoflurane, also known as ‘Iso-Flo’, is used to anaesthetize animals

Officers said: ‘We are reiterating the warning that taking medications which are not prescribed for you and are not intended for human use, can have a significant and serious effect on health.’

If anyone is offered these drugs or has any information about their whereabouts, they are asked to call 101, quoting 44200238349. 

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