Police provide further details of needle spiking reports at Bangor nightclubs

Police have released further details concerning recent reports of needle spiking at nightclubs in Bangor.

Earlier this week, North Wales Police said it would be stepping up its presence in the city following reports of cases of drug spiking using needles.

In an update on the ongoing investigation shared on Facebook, the Gwynedd North team said the incidents were reported by a small number of women socialising in Bangor as part of separate groups on Friday and Saturday last week.

All reported feeling unwell the following day and, after noticing marks on their arms, suspected they had been the victims of drug spiking by needles.

Each of these women has provided a police statement and consented to blood tests, to identify the possible presence of drugs.

DCI Rebecca Hughes said: “Enquiries into these incidents remain ongoing and we are liaising with those who have reported suspected needle spiking offences in Bangor.

“Incidents of drug spiking in North Wales are rare, but we are aware of an increase in reports across the whole of the UK in recent years.

“I would like to reassure everyone within the community that these reports are being taken extremely seriously by North Wales Police.

“A dedicated team of detectives are investigating the reports and we are increasing focused patrols. We are also working closely with local venues who are increasing safety measures for their customers.

“Our advice to everyone enjoying a night out is to be vigilant, to report any suspicious behaviour to staff or police, and to be aware of anything offered to you by someone you don’t know.

“We would encourage anyone who believes that they have been a victim of drug spiking by any means to seek immediate medical attention.

“We also urge any witnesses or anyone with any information that will assist the investigation to contact us quoting reference 22000127601.

“Alternatively, confidential reporting is available via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”