A model and dancer who died at Bestival was the “first person to die” from taking party drug 2CP, a court has heard.

Ceon Broughton, of Enfield, north London, yesterday appeared at Winchester Crown Court for a hearing.

He is accused of supplying the drug to Louella Fletcher-Michie, the daughter of Holby City star John Michie.

Miss Fletcher-Michie, who was 25, was found dead in a wooded area on the edge of the Bestival site at Lulworth Castle just before 1am on September 11 last year.

Her boyfriend Broughton is charged with her manslaughter by gross negligence and three counts of supplying the class A drug at both the Bestival and Glastonbury festivals.

Richard Thomas, defending, told the court: “There have been no deaths from this drug before.”

Broughton spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and British nationality during the hearing.

The 29-year-old has not yet entered pleas to the charges.

The court was told that a trial, expected to last four weeks, was likely to be held early next year.

Adjourning the case for a pre-trial hearing on July 20, Judge Keith Cutler told the defendant: “I adjourn your case over, I renew your bail without conditions.

“It’s always a condition of bail not to commit any criminal offences so, please, no drugs.”

2C-P is a class A drug. According to national drug education service FRANK, the effects of the illegal 2C drugs are a cross between ecstasy and LSD and usually come in pill form. 

The drugs are relatively new to the market and not widely available in the UK. 

There’s currently very little medical information about them. However, risks include headaches and nausea. At high doses, users may become agitated or delirious, it is said.

In a statement released through Michie’s agent shortly after his daughter’s death, the family said: “Our hearts are broken by this horrific tragedy. Louella inspired all who knew her with her joy of life. The family would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt tributes.”