A WOMAN has been arrested after three people were found unconscious outside a North-East pub.

Two women, aged 27 and 22, and a 22-year-old man were left in a critical condition after being taken to hospital after they were found outside The Zetland Hotel, in Marske High Street, east Cleveland, at about 12.35am on Friday.

All three have now been released from James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

They are believed to have ingested a chemical, possibly gamma-butyrolactone, which is a colourless and odourless liquid and is used as paint stripper and to remove strong glue.

A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of possession and supply of a Class C drug and remains in police custody.