UPDATED: Police have issued advice to club-goers following an allegation that 2 women had their drink spiked on the Isle of Wight last night (Friday).
The incident is said to have taken place at the Fever and Boutique nightclub on Coppins Bridge in Newport overnight and into the early hour of this morning.
A 30-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested in connection with the alleged offence. He remains in custody at this time.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary has said:
“We would urge anyone who witnesses any suspicious activity while on a night out to call police on 101. If you saw anything suspicious last night, then please contact us.
“In addition, we would encourage members of the public to read the following advice:
• Firstly and most importantly of all, if you are out in a group – look after each other
• Don’t leave your drinks unattended. Carry them with you when dancing and take turns to go to the loo
• Be wary of accepting drinks from strangers – if you have a drink bought for you, make sure you take it directly from the bar staff
• Keep an eye out for anyone in your group who appears more drunk than the amount of alcohol they have consumed would warrant – we all know our reaction to alcohol and if you or they feel ill or drunker than expected, your drink may have been tampered with – raise the alarm to someone straight away and head home.”
UPDATE TUESDAY – Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed that the unnamed 30-year-old man from Sandown has been released from Police custody without charge, but remains under investigation.
