🪩University Freshers Week 🚨

🪩University Freshers Week 🚨

Dear Parents and Residents,

As Freshers week begins, we know its an exciting time for new students- full of opportunities to meet people, explore new freedom and make unforgettable experiences.

However, we also want to take this opportunity to raise awareness about spiking that happens across the country within our nightlife.

Everyone should feel safe to enjoy themselves without worrying about being spiked. However, there are steps you can take to help reduce the risk of spiking, whilst keeping yourself and others safe.

Watch out for your friends and look after each other.

Never leave your drink unattended.

Be cautious if you are bought or given a drink – consider only accept drinks from people you know and trust.

Be wary if people are reaching over your drinks.

Alert staff immediately if you see anyone acting suspiciously around your or someone else's drink.

If you or a friend feel unwell, seek help from staff or call an ambulance immediately.

Unattended Alcohol is the most common way to spike drinks, as there maybe NO change in the taste or appearance of your drink. But, if you spot any of the following signs, it could mean your drink has been tampered with:

Excessive Bubbles

Change in colour

Foggy Appearance

Visible specks of powder

If you think you or your friends drink has been spiked, its important to tell someone as soon as you can !

Alert a member of staff or security if you're at a venue

stay with your friend and keep talking to them

don't let them go home on their own or leave with someone you don't know

Report to the police online, on 101 or, in an emergency, call 999.

Kind regards,

Ealing Common Safer Neighbourhoods team

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Andrew Wheeler
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Ealing Common)