Two arrested in connection with needle sticking and drink spiking in Brighton
Both have been bailed while enquiries continue
Two men have been arrested following reports of needle sticking and drink spiking in Sussex.
On Sunday, a 28-year-old man from Hove was arrested on suspicion of administering poison with intent to injure.
Another man, aged 19 from Brighton, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of the same offence.
Both have been bailed while enquiries continue.
Reports of people becoming unwell during or after nights out in Sussex have been on the rise recently, with some finding puncture marks on their body or thinking their drink had been tampered with.
Officers have increased patrols including unannounced license checks at venues, briefings with security staff prior to opening and targeted patrols around bars, clubs and restaurants.
Chief Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw, divisional commander for Brighton and Hove, said: “We continue to work around the clock to investigate these troubling reports and will do everything in our power to catch the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“Please be assured that we take all reports incredibly seriously and ask anybody who believes they may have been a victim to let police or bar staff know as soon as possible so they can be tested before potential drugs leave their system and evidence can be gathered."