Police help Macclesfield pubs and bars to stamp out spiking

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 1st May 2025

Police have been handing out anti-spiking kits to local pubs and bars (Credit: Macclesfield Police)
Police have been handing out anti-spiking kits to local pubs and bars (Credit: Macclesfield Police)

Police have been working to stamp out spiking in Macclesfield.

PCSO Mel Mellor attended a Pub Watch meeting on Wednesday morning (April 30).

She handed out 25 anti-spiking kits to a number of licensed premises, as well as offering guidance on how to identify spiking cases and keeping people safe.

"Spiking is giving someone alcohol or drugs without them knowing or agreeing. For example, in their drink or with a needle," she said.

"Spiking can happen to anyone anywhere – no matter their age, gender, sexuality or ethnicity. It can be carried out by strangers or by people you know.

"Spiking is giving someone else drugs or alcohol without their knowledge or permission."

Examples of spiking include adding drugs or alcohol to someone else's food or drink.

It can also be done via injection, using needles or auto-injector pens, or through vapes and cigarettes.

PCSO Mellor added: "Giving someone more alcohol or drugs than they were expecting and consented to is also spiking.

"For example, giving someone double shots instead of single ones.

"It's sensible not to accept a drink from a stranger or leave your drink unattended.

"But sometimes people get spiked by people they know and trust too."

     

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