A TODDLER has died after allegedly swallowing heroin substitute methadone.

Dylan Hughes, two, mistook the drug for a fruit drink, neighbours said.

Frantic parents Paul and Crystal called 999 but the lad died later in hospital.

A post-mortem yesterday was said to be inconclusive and toxicology tests have been ordered.

Dylans playgroup and other pals left teddies at his door. He died near Bridgend, South Wales, where 20 youngsters have been found hanged since the start of last year three in Dylans village Nantymoel.

Methadone is taken mixed with fruit juice by addicts trying to come off heroin.

Police said Dylans parents were cooperating with the investigation. No one had been arrested last night.

A neighbour said: Weve had our share of tragedies but this is so unfair. Its one thing after another.