Two men have been arrested as part of the investigation into the "sudden death" of a woman in her 20s at a nightclub in Belfast city centre at the weekend.
Chloe Ferris, from West Belfast, was found dead at Lux nightclub on Dunbar Street in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 1, after the emergency services were called to reports of two women who were unconscious. Another woman was found alongside her and was taken to hospital for treatment.
In an update into their investigation, police have confirmed two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug related offences. The men have since been released on police bail.
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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman in her 20s at a night club in Belfast city centre during the early hours of Sunday, 1st December, have made two arrests as part of their enquiries.
"The men, both aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of drug related offences. They have since been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.
"Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have any information which could assist with the investigation to contact them on 101, or submit information online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ "
Police have confirmed a post mortem examination has been carried out and enquiries are continuing to determine the cause of death.
Tributes have been paid to Chloe Ferris from family and friends following her death, with her primary school, St Clare's Primary School, remembering her as "bubbly and bright."
While she was in secondary school, she started her own business, Chloe's Beauty, and in September had a "full circle moment" when she visited her former school St Louise's to discuss with A Level students how she started her own business at a young age.
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