In the first restriction free festive period since the pandemic, clubs, pubs, and bars will be at their busiest – so it’s important to be extra vigilant and know what steps to take if you suspect drink spiking or any other crime.
There are steps you can take to stay safe when drinking on a night out:
– Do not accept a drink that you haven’t seen being prepared
– Socialise with trusted friends and stay together
– Don’t take your eyes off your drink. If you put it down and leave it unattended, don’t pick it back up
– Report anything suspicious to staff and/or the police
National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Violence Against Women and Girls, Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said: “In order to have the best chance of identifying drugs and bringing offenders to justice, our message to anyone who thinks they have been spiked is to report early and be tested by the police.
“Don’t let the fact that you might have knowingly taken illegal drugs, stop you from reporting. It’s really important that if you do think you have been spiked and you have taken drugs that you let the officer know so that they have the full picture. Report drink spiking immediately.”
