After discovering evidence that someone had altered her drink at a party, a Conservative minister called for Priti Patel’s tougher protections to women against a nationwide’spiking epidemic.
Mims Davies, 46 years old, said she was forced to take her home because of an indistinguishable substance found in her glass two years back while out with friends in Haywards Heath (West Sussex).
Mid Sussex MP, Mrs Davies, admitted that she had ‘blacked herself out’ and doesn’t remember much about what she saw on the floor.
In an attempt to push for tougher actions on the spike epidemic, Priti Patel of Tory has said that she had written to her Home Secretary.
This latest incident is part of an investigation by police into the UK’s “spiking epidemic” and a rise in women being drugged at late-night bars and nightclubs using needles to inject drugs called ‘date-rape.
Mims Davies (46), explained that she had to be taken home after discovering a black substance in her drink while drinking in Haywards Heath in West Sussex two years ago.
Mrs Davies wrote to Priti Patel, Home Secretary (above), and requested that further restrictions be placed to stop would-be-spikers from easily accessing drink-tampering product online.
According to the BBC, the employment minister said she didn’t think much about the fact that she had drunk’something black’ and then thrown it on the ground.
“It was only later that I thought, “Blimey! What was that?”She explained.
Mrs Davies stated that further restrictions must be in place to ensure potential spikers are not able to access online drink-tampering supplies.
“What is the purpose of these products?” She wanted to know who was buying the products and where they were sourced.
“There are more things than meets your eye.”
People found guilty in England or Wales of drinking spiking offenses could face up to 10 years imprisonment.
The accusations levelled against British nightlife venues that women were having their drinks altered and being spiked with injections were a torrent of evidence.
Numerous clubbers were willing to talk about their experience with drinking and injecting unknown substances into alcohol while out partying.
These shocking claims led to new precautions being implemented at pubs, bars and nightclubs all across the country. They include cup covers, deeper security searches, and drink-testing equipment that was used during a pilot.
Britain’s nightlife scene was rocked this year by an inordinate amount of allegations that many young women were having their drinks altered and spiked with injections.
Students protested against the closing of their favorite venues during Girls Night In, a national movement that saw thousands leave bars and clubs throughout England. Pictured: Andy Burnham, Manchester mayor joined thousands of protestors at Manchester’s city centre
Over 170,000 people have signed a petition calling for stricter screening of nightclub guests at entry.
In protest at Girls Night In, which was a national movement that saw hundreds of people boycotting bars and clubs throughout England, students walked out on their favorite venues.
This is despite the fact that almost 300 reports of injections have been reported in the UK over the last 2 months, according to new data.
After 274 complaints were filed with the local police between September 8 and November 8, the statistics of the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC), confirm that there is a new type of assault on the rise.
Earlier this month, the industry body for nightclubs called for an urgent inquiry into the wider issue of spiking.
Juliet McGeough shared this photo showing a puncture in her back. It was taken after she visited Revolution in Reading Berkshire.
Chloe Madico (20 years old) from Woking claimed that in October, she was spiked with a needle at Guildford Popworld
Ilana El-baz (pictured), was 20 when she was spiked in Bristol nightclubs. You can see her struggling to ascend the steps, as she is recorded by her boyfriend.
The Home Office was urged to examine Devon and Cornwall Police who recently started a pilot program for drink-spiking testing using on-site testing. This will allow individuals to have their drinks tested.
Michael Kill, the CEO of Night Time Industries Association said that the NTIA was very worried about reports of an increase in spiking incidents across the nation.
We support everyone who comes forward and shares their experience. Everyone should feel safe and able to have a good time on a night out. We are sorry to hear some people don’t feel that way.
“There are many things that the sector is already doing in order to combat drink spiking.
“In response to reports recently received, all operators in the country are working closely with police and other key stakeholders. They have focused on protecting customers at night, especially women.