2021 spiking by injection allegations
In September and October 2021, a number of police services in British cities have been investigating reports of women having their drinks spiked in clubs, blacking out, and waking up to find a pinprick-like puncture wound on an arm, leg or lower back, which victims say is proof they have been drugged via injection.[1] 56 incidents of spiking by injection were recorded in September and October.[2] In Nottingham, where 15 reports of needle spiking were made in October, police identified one case where a victim's injury "could be consistent with a needle".[3]
Claims of spiking by injection have been propagated on social media, as well as other claims of drink spiking.[1][4][5] Concerns have been raised by campaigners, politicians and student bodies.[1] British home secretary Priti Patel has allegedly requested an urgent update from the police regarding these incidents.[4] Spiking by needle injection has been dismissed by experts as unlikely to be a widespread occurrence, as a working knowledge of drug injection would be necessary for an attacker and there are no known date rape drugs that could be injected in this manner.[1]
In response, a number of women from university cities decided to boycott nightclubs for a "girls' night in" on 27 October. Campaigners also called on nightclubs to impose tougher checks on entry; an online petition on the issue will be considered by Parliament.[2][6]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Galer, Sophia Smith (20 October 2021). "Here's What We Know About Reports of Women Being 'Spiked With Needles' in UK Clubs". Vice News.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brooks, Libby (27 October 2021). "Women boycott UK bars and clubs to demand action on drink-spiking". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Nottinghamshire Police investigate 15 reports of needle spiking". BBC News. 21 October 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wickham, Alex (20 October 2021). "London Playbook: Spike warning — No Plan B for now — Hero to net zero". Politico.
- ↑ Lawton, Megan (15 October 2021). "Drink spiking at house parties 'big concern' for police". BBC News.
- ↑ "Thousands of women set to boycott nightclubs for 'night in' protest amid surge in reports of drink spiking and unknown injections". Sky News. 27 October 2021.
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