The heartbroken brother of a Ramsey man who died after falling ill at a Liverpool nightclub has thanked organisers for their efforts to try to save his life.
Haulage firm boss Andy Glaister, 47, a well-known island rally driver, fell ill at Cream’s Boxing Night party and lost his battle for life in hospital three days later.
His death follows that of Merseyside teenager John Milburn who fell ill at the superclub that same night.
Both deaths continue to be treated as unexplained. One of a number of lines of inquiry is that they are drug-related. A 22-year-old man from Seaforth, Liverpool has been arrested as part of the police investigation into the two deaths. He has been bailed pending further inquiries.
Mr Glaister’s brother Chris has posted a message on the club’s Cream@Nation Facebook page.
He wrote: ‘I am simply heartbroken at the passing of my brother.
‘We were not merely siblings but best friends. Our families share and feel the intense grief and pain suffered by the Milburn family who lost their son with so much ahead of him.
‘I would like to offer my sincere thanks and support for all the staff at Cream for everything they did on the night and, in particular, thanks to the security and medically trained staff who work at the venue.
‘It may be hard to accept in light of recent events, but Cream has led the way to protect the safety of countless thousands of attendees over the years.
‘I hope that, for the sake of all our family and friends everywhere, they are allowed to continue to do so.
‘Thank you all for being so kind and supportive and have a peaceful New Year.’
Police in Liverpool have warned clubbers to be on the alert over fears that a fatal batch of Ecstasy tablets could be in circulation.