CLUBBERS and party revellers were today warned about a batch of Ecstasy tablets with a Versace motif after four people were taken to hospital suffering from suspected drugs overdoses.

Three of the patients were left fighting for their lives after a series of incidents on Saturday but all were today said to be improving.

Police have recovered a number of white tablets believed to be Ecstasy with a Roman head Versace motif on one side and a dividing line on the other and have issued an East Lancashire-wide warning about their potential danger.

They are now analysing the tablets to see what may have caused the collapses in Burnley on Saturday.

Detective Inspector Steve Brunskill said: "Last night I spent time at the hospital talking with the family of one of the critically ill patients, a young man in his twenties with a full life ahead of him and excellent prospects.

"They were distraught over the possibility of losing such a loved one.

"I strongly advise people not to take any of these tablets, just one is enough to kill or cause serious damage to major organs."

Police seized other tablets from town centre pubs and clubs after they were confiscated by door staff.

Mr Brunskill said they would be working more closely with the management of club premises.

He said: "I cannot understand why people take these home made tablets, they have no idea what they contain and at what concentration."

The 22-year-old who has not been named by police was found collapsed and unconscious in Hammerton Street in the heart of Burnley's pub and club scene at 9.25pm on Saturday. His condition was described as absolutely critical and close to death on arrival at Burnley General Hospital.

Detective Sergeant Peter Simm said: "We are very fortunate on this occasion not to have another Leah Betts situation on our hands."

Police inquiries led to the arrest of 18-year-old Graeme Copeman, of Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley.

He was charged with an offence of supplying three Ecstasy tablets and was allowed police bail.