Spiking - What to do

Hi Resident,

Going out over the New Years Eve period? Are you aware of 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.

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.

Click on Spiking | Greater Manchester Police for information on what to do if you suspect that you or someone you are with has been spiked.

Regards,

The Hyde Godley Team.