A general image of a police cell (Image: Fulham Chronicle)

Ketamine users arrested by police are going into custody with bladder issues so serious they're wearing nappies. Cheshire Constabulary said class B ketamine, often viewed as a "party drug", is linked to severe physical and psychological harm, including long-term bladder and kidney damage.

The force said the drug was a particular concern in the north of the county around Runcorn , Widnes and Warrington . Chief Inspector Amber Hodson, who is Cheshire Constabulary's drug lead , said: "We are extremely concerned by the rise in ketamine-related harm . Behind every statistic is a person whose health, life opportunities and safety are being put at risk.

"We’re seeing the damage ketamine is doing first-hand with some people

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