Revellers in Nantwich are being warned after a spate of spiked drinks incidents in the town centre.
People in pubs and clubs in Nantwich have made several reports of drinks being tampered with, say Nantwich officers.
Cheshire Police drafted in extra numbers for ‘Student Night’ last night (October 6) after the reports.
And they are urging members of the public out in bars to be vigilant after a number of people in the past week were found to be suffering adverse effects following nights out in Nantwich.
Officers are also engaging with Leighton Hospital, North West Ambulance Service, local taxi drivers and staff at licensed premises to raise awareness and encourage reports of vulnerable people to be made to the police.
Crewe Local Policing Unit Chief Inspector Gareth Lee said: “We have taken a number of calls in the last week reporting incidents that are thought to be linked to possible drink spiking.
“We are taking these reports seriously and, working closely with local licensees, we’re conducting a thorough investigation into each.
“At this point we are trying to establish the full circumstances, but I would remind everyone that Nantwich still remains a safe and enjoyable night out for the vast majority of people.
“Thankfully, incidents of this nature are generally rare but they can and do happen so I would urge anyone who is planning an evening in the town to be vigilant and stay safe.”
Sgt Ian Bennett, of the Nantwich beat team, said: “Reports of this nature are a concern to the police.
“We urge people using late night venues not to leave their drinks unattended.
“We pride ourselves in Nantwich being a safe town to visit and want to maintain high standards on licensed premises.
“We work closely with local licensees and take these reports very seriously.”
Tips to help avoid falling victim to this type of crime include:
• Keep a close eye on your drink at all times, and never leave it unattended
• Do not accept drinks from strangers – ensure you know exactly what your drink is and where it came from
• If drinking from a bottle, keep your thumb over the top
• Stay among your friends and look out for each other
If anybody has any information or has witnessed anything that may be linked to this activity can contact Cheshire Police on 101.
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