20-year-old dies after taking ill at Manchester’s Hidden club

A 20-year-old man has died after being taken ill at Manchester club Hidden this past weekend.

The man fell ill in the early hours of Saturday morning while attending a Teletech party at the venue. In a joint statement shared via Instagram, which you can find below, the nightclub and promoter said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss that occurred at our venue in the early hours of this morning. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

“Hidden has always been a place for people to come together, enjoy music and culture in a safe space and we are heartbroken by this incident. The safety and well-being of our customers and staff are always our top priority and in light of this tragedy, we have decided to cancel the event on Sunday as a mark of respect, and to allow us to evaluate with our team.”

Hidden and Teletech have said they will assist Greater Manchester Police (GMP) with their enquiries following the death.

A GMP spokesperson said officers had been called to a report of an incident at around 2.30am on Saturday, 8th June.

“A 20-year-old man had become unwell and was transported to hospital,” the spokesperson added. “Tragically, despite the best efforts of emergency services, he later passed away.”

A cause of death has not yet been shared.