Crime Prevention Stall : Sat 20 Sep 17:00

Hi Resident

Met Volunteers will be at the location supporting Valentines officers. If you are interested in becoming a Met Volunteer please follow this link or come along to speak with them and find out more. 

The crime prevention stall will be held outside Ilford Train station by York Mews at 1700 to 1900 hours and we will be speaking about Spiking. 

Spiking is giving someone alcohol or drugs without them knowing or agreeing. For example, in their drink or with a needle.

Spiking can happen to anyone anywhere – no matter their age, gender, sexuality or ethnicity. It can be carried out by strangers or by people you know.

Read more about how to report spiking

Most cases of spiking don’t result in sexual assault or theft. But spiking can cause severe distress, emotional harm and anxiety. It can take a long time to recover from someone spiking you.

Spiking can put you at greater risk of injury, theft or assault. It is also dangerous to drive when someone has spiked you. This is why we treat spiking reports as seriously as those of violent, physical attacks.

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