Ellie Knowles

On the 9 November 2016 , commenced an Investigation into the death of Ellie Mae Knowles_ The Investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on the 3 July 2018_ The conclusion of the Inquest was Misadventure

On the 5 November 2016, Ms Knowles attended a Dance Music event; organised by Shindig Events Ltd, within Warehouse 34 Hoults Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne_ The Yard and Warehouse is owned by Hoults Ltd. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is acknowledged to be used in association with and at Dance Music Events to the event was by ticket only: At the point of entry , ticket holders were subjected to limited search. No female staff were onsite to effect searches of female ticket holders Ms Knowles entered the event with a quantity of MDMA in her possession which she consumed within the main dance floor of Warehouse 34. Many other ticket holders including Ms Knowles boyfriend and other friends used MDMA andlor other controlled substances Ms Knowles became unwell and was assisted to the first aid area. One qualified first aider (Level 3, Emergency Care Assistant) was in attendance Ms Knowles was assessed, the seriousness of her condition identified and emergency assistance called. She later died due to Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Toxicity Shindig Events Ltd subcontracted responsibility for provision of first aid and security requirements for the event. No written record of the assessment of Ms Knowles and action by the Emergency Care Assistant was retained. No records of attending security staff and their requisite licence to operate was kept: No written guidance on required search procedures or upon seizure of items including controlled drugs, following such search was given Lord Mayor'$ Callery; Civic Centre; Barras Bridge; Newcastle Upon Tyne; NEL 8Q4 Tcl 0191 2777280 Fax 0[91 2612952 City Entry

To prevent future deaths believe you, Charles Hoult; Director of Hoults Yard Ltd; have powers to take such action .