WREXHAM Council and the police are urging people to vigilant of drink spiking.
While reports of it are low in Wrexham, they are reminding people of steps to keep themselves safe on nights out.
It has issued the following guidance:
- Don’t leave any drinks unattended – but if you do, see if the bar staff have a drink cover you can use. Lots of venues now stock these so just ask or even take your own with you if you can.
- Don’t accept drinks from people you don’t know well
- Look after your friends – if you’re out with friends and one of them starts to behave either excessively drunk or appears unwell report it to the bar staff, stay with them, keep them talking and keep a close eye on them. If they need assistance you can visit the town centre weekend safe house at Hafan y Dref on a Friday or Saturday evening. It’s located by Atik nightclub. Don’t let them leave the venue with someone you don’t know or trust and make sure they get home safely.
Why do people spike drinks?
Criminals do this in order to commit a crime against you such as theft, robbery or sexual assault. It can happen to men or women so we all need to be cautious when we’re out.
Claire McGrady, Inspector with North Wales Police, said: “We’ve had an increased police presence in the town centre in the run up to Christmas which is being very well received by those visiting the evening venues.
“Although spiking reports are rare in Wrexham there has been reports made of suspected spiking and anyone who is going for a night out should always look after their drinks in order to look after themselves and their friends.”
Councillor Hugh Jones, lead member for communities, partnerships, public protection and community safety, said: “Enjoy your night out but please look after your drinks and your friends in order to ensure you all get home safely in order to enjoy the upcoming Christmas period.”
