The 33-year-old beauty therapist died on Monday just hours after having the celebrity-style procedure which is believed to have been performed in the West Country – making her the first to die from it in the UK.
Different to the surgical procedure, the ‘liquid’ BBL is classed as ‘non-invasive’ and uses a dermal filler product rather than using a person’s own body fat, so it doesn’t require incisions or typically leave scars.
Similar ‘liquid’ BBL procedures can be found listed online for the likes of £2,500 a pop and can take just 60 minutes to perform.
Two people have been arrested. (Facebook / Alice Webb)
It is reported by the Mirror that Webb’s treatment was allegedly performed by an unqualified practitioner without medical training.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesman said: "Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a woman in her 30s in Gloucester. Police had been called by the ambulance service at around 11.35pm on Monday (23 September) with a report a woman had become unwell following a suspected cosmetic procedure.
"She was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Her next of kin and the coroner are aware. The woman's family are being supported by specially trained officers.
"An investigation, led by the Major Crime Investigation Team, is ongoing. The two people who had been arrested have been released on police bail. We can also confirm the woman who died is 33-year-old Alice Webb."
Alice’s friend Abi Irwin described the woman as a ‘beautiful person inside and out’.
It is reported by the Mirror that Webb’s treatment was allegedly performed by an unqualified practitioner without medical training.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesman said: "Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a woman in her 30s in Gloucester. Police had been called by the ambulance service at around 11.35pm on Monday (23 September) with a report a woman had become unwell following a suspected cosmetic procedure.
"She was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Her next of kin and the coroner are aware. The woman's family are being supported by specially trained officers.
"An investigation, led by the Major Crime Investigation Team, is ongoing. The two people who had been arrested have been released on police bail. We can also confirm the woman who died is 33-year-old Alice Webb."
Alice’s friend Abi Irwin described the woman as a ‘beautiful person inside and out’.
She leaves behind five children. (Facebook / Alice Webb)
Confirming her death, she said: “Alice passed away on Monday evening after having a BBL treatment which has gone wrong. [She] had the biggest heart, her family was her world - it is a difficult and heartbreaking time for them all."
Ashton Collins of Save Face, the UK’s top Government-backed register for medical aesthetic treatments added to the Mirror: “I am devastated to hear of Alice's tragic passing. We launched a campaign in December 2023 calling upon the government to take urgent action to ban these procedures. We made it absolutely clear, that without urgent intervention someone would die - It makes me incredibly sad and angry that today, our fear has been confirmed and a family has been shattered.
"Liquid BBL procedures are a crisis waiting to happen. They are advertised on social media as 'risk-free', 'cheaper' alternatives to the surgical counterpart and that could not be further from the truth."Featured Image Credit: Facebook / Alice Webb
Published 15:38 16 Sep 2024 GMT+1
First British couple to use 'double suicide pod' will have to make choice before they die
Peter Scott and his wife Christine are set to be the first Brits to use Exit International's Sarco pod in Switzerland
The first British couple set to use the controversial 'double suicide pod' will have to make a huge decision before they voluntarily die, side by side.
Peter Scott and his wife Christine's final moments will be recorded on camera as they go through the process together, becoming the first UK residents to use Exit International's infamous, high-tech dying system called the Sarco pod.
Originally 3D-printed, the device has been called the 'Tesla of euthanasia', and works by using a canister of liquid nitrogen, which makes the user pass away through gas asphyxiation.
Confirming her death, she said: “Alice passed away on Monday evening after having a BBL treatment which has gone wrong. [She] had the biggest heart, her family was her world - it is a difficult and heartbreaking time for them all."
Ashton Collins of Save Face, the UK’s top Government-backed register for medical aesthetic treatments added to the Mirror: “I am devastated to hear of Alice's tragic passing. We launched a campaign in December 2023 calling upon the government to take urgent action to ban these procedures. We made it absolutely clear, that without urgent intervention someone would die - It makes me incredibly sad and angry that today, our fear has been confirmed and a family has been shattered.
"Liquid BBL procedures are a crisis waiting to happen. They are advertised on social media as 'risk-free', 'cheaper' alternatives to the surgical counterpart and that could not be further from the truth."Featured Image Credit: Facebook / Alice Webb
Published 15:38 16 Sep 2024 GMT+1
First British couple to use 'double suicide pod' will have to make choice before they die
Peter Scott and his wife Christine are set to be the first Brits to use Exit International's Sarco pod in Switzerland
The first British couple set to use the controversial 'double suicide pod' will have to make a huge decision before they voluntarily die, side by side.
Peter Scott and his wife Christine's final moments will be recorded on camera as they go through the process together, becoming the first UK residents to use Exit International's infamous, high-tech dying system called the Sarco pod.
Originally 3D-printed, the device has been called the 'Tesla of euthanasia', and works by using a canister of liquid nitrogen, which makes the user pass away through gas asphyxiation.
The double suicide pod is yet to be released (ARND WIEGMANN/AFP via Getty Images)
The use of nitrogen lowers oxygen levels at a sharp rate, causing individuals to feel drowsy before falling unconscious within a minute, killing them within 10 minutes.
Peter, 86, and Christine, 80, are choosing to leave the world together following 46 years of marriage after she was diagnosed with vascular dementia.
The condition is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain and worsens over time.
Retired RAF pilot Peter explained that he couldn't watch the love of his life slowly die and 'would not want to go on living without' Christine.
It's the reasoning behind the couple signing up to use the pod, as he told the Daily Mail: "We have had long, happy, healthy, fulfilled lives but here we are in old age and it does not do nice things to you.
"We understand other people may not share our feelings and we respect their position. What we want is the right to choose."
He also revealed that it is 'deeply depressing' that they can't do it in the UK.
The use of nitrogen lowers oxygen levels at a sharp rate, causing individuals to feel drowsy before falling unconscious within a minute, killing them within 10 minutes.
Peter, 86, and Christine, 80, are choosing to leave the world together following 46 years of marriage after she was diagnosed with vascular dementia.
The condition is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain and worsens over time.
Retired RAF pilot Peter explained that he couldn't watch the love of his life slowly die and 'would not want to go on living without' Christine.
It's the reasoning behind the couple signing up to use the pod, as he told the Daily Mail: "We have had long, happy, healthy, fulfilled lives but here we are in old age and it does not do nice things to you.
"We understand other people may not share our feelings and we respect their position. What we want is the right to choose."
He also revealed that it is 'deeply depressing' that they can't do it in the UK.
Peter and Christine will wait until at least next year to die together (Exit International)
They have enlisted the help of Swiss organisation The Last Resort, but are waiting for the launch of Dr Philip Nitschke's double pod, which is expected 'as early as January', according to reports.
The difference between the single pod and double pod isn't much, as Australian creator Dr Nitschke revealed, with there being a choice to be made by the couple before stepping in.
"The capsule for two people works exactly the same as the single Sarco but there is only one button so they will decide between them who will push it," he explained.
The process will also be caught on camera, so that the footage can be given to a coroner as evidence of the couple's deaths.
They have enlisted the help of Swiss organisation The Last Resort, but are waiting for the launch of Dr Philip Nitschke's double pod, which is expected 'as early as January', according to reports.
The difference between the single pod and double pod isn't much, as Australian creator Dr Nitschke revealed, with there being a choice to be made by the couple before stepping in.
"The capsule for two people works exactly the same as the single Sarco but there is only one button so they will decide between them who will push it," he explained.
The process will also be caught on camera, so that the footage can be given to a coroner as evidence of the couple's deaths.
The Sarco pod will be activated by a single button, which will be pushed by one of the participants (The Last Resort)
When getting into the pod, both Brits will be asked three questions before proceeding: "Who are you?', 'Where are you?' and 'Do you know what happens when you press the button?"
Dr Nitschke highlighted this is intended to prove that patients are of sound mind when they make the decision to go through with it.
The Australian medic, 76, told the Daily Mail that the double pod was ready for launch.
"The capsule for two people works exactly the same as the single Sarco but there is only one button so they will decide between them who will push it," Dr Nitschke said.
"Then they’ll be able to hold each other and one of them will push the button."Featured Image Credit: ARND WIEGMANN/AFP via Getty Images and Exit International
Updated 11:57 8 May 2024 GMT+1Published 09:31 6 May 2024 GMT+1
Woman arrested after five-month-old baby goes into cardiac arrest at Legoland
The baby is in critical condition in hospital.
A woman was arrested after a baby suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort.
The five-month-old boy is now in critical condition in hospital following the incident, which took place at around 1pm on Thursday (2 May).
The 27-year-old from Witham, Essex was arrested the following day (3 May) on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury.
The unnamed woman has since been released on police bail until 26 July.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Zoe Eele, of the Thames Valley Police Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “We are investigating a distressing incident involving a very young child at Legoland Windsor earlier this week.
When getting into the pod, both Brits will be asked three questions before proceeding: "Who are you?', 'Where are you?' and 'Do you know what happens when you press the button?"
Dr Nitschke highlighted this is intended to prove that patients are of sound mind when they make the decision to go through with it.
The Australian medic, 76, told the Daily Mail that the double pod was ready for launch.
"The capsule for two people works exactly the same as the single Sarco but there is only one button so they will decide between them who will push it," Dr Nitschke said.
"Then they’ll be able to hold each other and one of them will push the button."Featured Image Credit: ARND WIEGMANN/AFP via Getty Images and Exit International
Updated 11:57 8 May 2024 GMT+1Published 09:31 6 May 2024 GMT+1
Woman arrested after five-month-old baby goes into cardiac arrest at Legoland
The baby is in critical condition in hospital.
A woman was arrested after a baby suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort.
The five-month-old boy is now in critical condition in hospital following the incident, which took place at around 1pm on Thursday (2 May).
The 27-year-old from Witham, Essex was arrested the following day (3 May) on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury.
The unnamed woman has since been released on police bail until 26 July.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Zoe Eele, of the Thames Valley Police Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “We are investigating a distressing incident involving a very young child at Legoland Windsor earlier this week.
A woman was arrested after a baby suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort. (PA)
“Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the boy who is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. We are supporting them as best we can at this extremely difficult time.
“We are working closely with the team at Legoland Windsor Resort but would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this incident, specifically anyone who was queueing for the Coastguard HQ boat ride between around 11.30am and 12.45pm.
“Get in touch either by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number 43240202786.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or via its website.”
Police have confirmed they are not looking for any more suspects.
“Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the boy who is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. We are supporting them as best we can at this extremely difficult time.
“We are working closely with the team at Legoland Windsor Resort but would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this incident, specifically anyone who was queueing for the Coastguard HQ boat ride between around 11.30am and 12.45pm.
“Get in touch either by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number 43240202786.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or via its website.”
Police have confirmed they are not looking for any more suspects.
The 27-year-old from Witham, Essex was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury. (Getty Stock)
Legoland Windsor Resort told LADbible in a statement: “On Thursday (2/5) a young guest was taken ill at LEGOLAND Windsor. We are extremely grateful to medically trained members of the public who provided immediate care, alongside our Resort First Aid team, until the emergency services arrived. The guest left the Resort in the ambulance for further treatment. We’d like to thank the emergency services for their swift response, and our guests for their cooperation. We will continue to support Thames Valley Police with their ongoing investigation.”
LADbible Group has contacted Thames Valley Police for comment.Featured Image Credit: PA/Getty Stock Image
Updated 09:43 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 08:33 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1
Man charged with murder of John Hunt’s wife and two daughters after crossbow attack
John Hunt's wife and two daughters were killed earlier this year
Legoland Windsor Resort told LADbible in a statement: “On Thursday (2/5) a young guest was taken ill at LEGOLAND Windsor. We are extremely grateful to medically trained members of the public who provided immediate care, alongside our Resort First Aid team, until the emergency services arrived. The guest left the Resort in the ambulance for further treatment. We’d like to thank the emergency services for their swift response, and our guests for their cooperation. We will continue to support Thames Valley Police with their ongoing investigation.”
LADbible Group has contacted Thames Valley Police for comment.Featured Image Credit: PA/Getty Stock Image
Updated 09:43 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 08:33 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1
Man charged with murder of John Hunt’s wife and two daughters after crossbow attack
John Hunt's wife and two daughters were killed earlier this year
A man has been charged with the murders of the wife and two daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt.
Kyle Clifford, 26, is currently in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (17 September).
John's wife Carol Hunt, 61, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at the family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 9 July.
Clifford has been charged with three counts of murder, false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons.
Kyle Clifford, 26, has been arrested on suspicion of the crossbow murders of three family members of a BBC racing commentator (PA)
Lisa Ramsarran, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Thames and Chiltern, said: "Our thoughts remain with the Hunt family and all those who have been affected by this tragic incident.
"As criminal proceedings are active, there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online that could prejudice the defendant's right to a fair trial."
John was set to be part of the BBC's commentary team for the 2024 Olympic Games, but understandably withdrew as he and his daughter Amy said they 'need time and space to come to terms with what has happened and start the grieving process'.
His appearance in Brighton in last week was a pleasant surprise and joy to racing fans, while Hunt gave an emotional statement explaining his return to work.
Lisa Ramsarran, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Thames and Chiltern, said: "Our thoughts remain with the Hunt family and all those who have been affected by this tragic incident.
"As criminal proceedings are active, there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online that could prejudice the defendant's right to a fair trial."
John was set to be part of the BBC's commentary team for the 2024 Olympic Games, but understandably withdrew as he and his daughter Amy said they 'need time and space to come to terms with what has happened and start the grieving process'.
His appearance in Brighton in last week was a pleasant surprise and joy to racing fans, while Hunt gave an emotional statement explaining his return to work.
Racing commentator John Hunt with his wife Carol (BBC)
Hunt said: "Carol and I had our last weekend away together in Brighton at the end of May and, looking out from the press box, out to sea, my knees buckled recalling us on the wild rapids ride on the pier just over three months ago. Soaked to the skin and laughing like teenagers.
“But I know the girls are with me, at all times and would have been gently encouraging me to take a breath or two, and stride on."
He continued: “The warmth from everyone at the track was so striking with hugs and kindness washing over me all day. My thanks to everyone who has contacted me, to Racetech who made things so straightforward, and all racegoers who said hello.
"Amy and I are determined to take small steps forward whenever we feel able. To that end, today was a good day and I’m grateful for it."
Hunt said: "Carol and I had our last weekend away together in Brighton at the end of May and, looking out from the press box, out to sea, my knees buckled recalling us on the wild rapids ride on the pier just over three months ago. Soaked to the skin and laughing like teenagers.
“But I know the girls are with me, at all times and would have been gently encouraging me to take a breath or two, and stride on."
He continued: “The warmth from everyone at the track was so striking with hugs and kindness washing over me all day. My thanks to everyone who has contacted me, to Racetech who made things so straightforward, and all racegoers who said hello.
"Amy and I are determined to take small steps forward whenever we feel able. To that end, today was a good day and I’m grateful for it."
(PA)In July, John and Amy thanked people for their 'kind messages', adding that the devastation they were feeling couldn't be 'put into words'.
"The devastation that we are experiencing cannot be put into words," they said.
"We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received in recent days.
"These have provided great comfort to us for which we are very grateful.
"As you can imagine, this is an extremely difficult time for us, and we need time and space to come to terms with what has happened and start the grieving process."
