Concern over Newquay toilet deaths

Newquay’s council is trying to find a way to prevent drug addicts from taking fatal overdoses at public toilets.

Despite the toilets at East Street being locked at night and cleaned daily, they have been the scene of three deaths in the past two years - more than any other public conveniences in Cornwall.

The Mayor of Newquay, Andy Hannan, has said there is nothing wrong with the facilities themselves.

He told the BBC: "It's very difficult. One of the things that has been investigated is special lighting that makes it difficult for drug users to take drugs in toilets.

"They are closed at night and checked regularly. I think we're doing as much as we can."