Six women report being injected during nights out in Brighton

There have been 198 confirmed reports of drink spiking in September and October across various parts of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, plus 24 reports of some form of injection.

Brighton’s police chief said the reports are being taken “incredibly seriously”. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Detectives are investigating six reports of women being injected while on nights out in Brighton during the past week, amid nationwide concerns over spiking.

Brighton’s police chief said the reports are being taken “incredibly seriously” and called for any possible victims of spiking to let police or bar staff know as soon as possible.