A MOTHER of two has called for nightclubs to keep young people safe from drink spiking.

The Sidcup resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has warned nightclubs and pubs to ‘take action'.

She shared a Facebook post of a victim who said she was spiked.

The post had received over 3,500 shares and over 100 comments.

She mentioned that her post was to ‘warn and alert’ others in the area.

She said: “There was a woman who reached out to me, who filmed her daughter that was spiked because she was in such a bad state. I’d seen it on the news before, but for it to happen in our area is frightening.

"Girls are messaging me personally and telling me that they are scared."

According to Drinkaware, Rohypnol and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GBL) are the most commonly known ‘date-rape’ drugs.

“Both drugs can be used to commit physical and sexual assaults as they can sedate or incapacitate a victim, making them more vulnerable to attack.” As mentioned on the website.

The trust urges to never leave your drink unattended, stick with friends and not to accept to alcohol from anyone you don’t know.

Both drugs are illegal to buy or sell in the UK.

Reports have also found that spiking can occur through the use of needles.

The mother who contacted News Shopper said after speaking to many victims that none of them ‘felt the needle’.

“I teach youngsters all the time and they talk to me about these things, it needs to be recognised that there is a serious problem.

“There was one A&E nurse that commented and confirmed that it is a puncture mark, the mark was so precise on the vain. Who would know how to do that?

"If these clubs and pubs don’t do something about it now something a lot worse can happen.” She added.

Almost 200 incidents of drinking spiking were reported across the UK over September and October, according to the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC).

24 of these reports are of some of injection, confirm the NPCC.

A research by YouGov, revealed that one in nine women say that they've had their drink spiked.

News Shopper contacted Arcadia, Pure and Golden Lion to see what they were doing to protect people.

Only Pure Bar provided a statement.

General Manager, Marcus Brown of Pure Bar, insists that they conduct the appropriate searches at the venue.

He states: “We have strict policies. All of which are designed to make all guests but especially females safer and more comfortable.

"Every person gets searched to the full amount that we are allowed to. This means every gentleman receives a full pat down, pocket and wallet search (plus bag if any).

"Every female has their bag checked. This is done in full view of our CCTV.”

Marcus also mentioned that Pure have a policy against large groups of men and do not allow lone men into the building.

He adds: “We schedule more door staff than recommended to ensure the entire venue is covered and they are there not just to prevent any situations but to look out for any suspicious activity.

"Both management and door staff are extremely visual and approachable, and we would hope that if anyone does suspect anything or feel uncomfortable that they feel they can approach us.”

Pure Bar has also placed an ‘alone female’ policy within the venue.

“We check with them how they are getting home and insist on them getting a taxi or pick up, we then ensure the pick-up is on our drive way so both we and CCTV can see them get into the car or we will escort them – we also try to ensure that their friends are aware of where they are.” Marcus adds.

Arcadia and Golden Lion on Bexleyheath Broadway have both failed to provide a statement.

If you suspect you've been physically or sexually assaulted it is important to tell someone, urge Drinkaware.

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