Five arrested on suspicion of drink spiking in Brighton

A woman became ill at a nightclub in the city earlier this month

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 13th Oct 2022
Last updated 13th Oct 2022

Police in Brighton have arrested five people on suspicion of drink spiking after a woman became unwell in the city centre.

The 19-year-old had to be taken to hospital for treatment following the incident following a night out in West Street in the early hours of October 2nd.

Police officers patrolling the night-time economy quickly attended, launched an investigation and worked with the licensed venue to gather evidence.

Three men from Hampshire - two aged 35 and one aged 27 - and a 26-year-old man from Worthing were arrested on suspicion of administering poison or a noxious substance with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy.

They were released on conditional bail.

After further enquiries, a fifth man, aged 37 and from Hampshire, was arrested on suspicion of administering poison or a noxious substance with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy.

He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Sharon Rintoul said:

“The speed at which we were able to make these arrests is not only testament to the swift work of bar staff and our officers, but a further reminder of the importance of promptly reporting potential spiking incidents.

“If you believe you or somebody you know may have been a victim of spiking, please report it immediately to bar staff, a police officer or call 999, so evidence can be gathered as quickly as possible.”

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