Gardaí investigating alleged assault involving injection spiking

An Garda Síochána has recorded a small number of incidents specifically of a ‘date rape drug’ nature to date in 2021.

Gardaí have confirmed they have commenced investigations into an alleged assault which they believe may have been caused by a drug administered by a needle prick.

It comes amid growing reports of ‘spiking’ via injections across parts of the UK and Ireland.