Nottingham is one of the cities across the country that will take part in the “Girls Night In” boycott, following multiple spiking reports.
After the number of reports of spiking through injections across the UK over the past weeks has risen, multiple boycotts will take place throughout the country, including in Nottingham, on Wednesday, October 27.
This means that next Wednesday multiple Nottingham students will have a night in instead of going out, to show solidarity with spiking victims.
This also targets to bring light to the incidents that seem to keep occurring, as well as to push for nationwide changes regarding the safety of club-goers.
A petition that aims to make thorough checks of guests upon entry in nightclubs mandatory has also been set up, and currently has over 50,000 signatures.
Nottingham East MP, Nadia Whittome, has said in an Instagram statement: “I’m aware of extremely concerning reports of suspected spiking in Nottingham nightclubs, including by injection, and am in discussion with Nottingham Women’s Centre.”
In a statement for the Nottingham Post, Nottinghamshire Police said: “We are currently investigating reports of individuals suspecting that their drinks have been spiked.
“Linked to this, a small number of victims have said that they have felt a scratching sensation as if someone may have spiked them physically.
“Consequently, we are actively investigating all these reports.”
People have also expressed their frustration regarding the recent event son social media.
Owners of clubs in Nottingham, Liverpool, Scotland, Wales, DO FUCKING BETTER #injection #injectionspiking #spiking pic.twitter.com/MUvyljPT2Q
— alice (@alicereeves_) October 18, 2021
‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ Nottingham Injection Spiking ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ https://t.co/kGczC5ucYA
— •Jessica Rabbit•? (@armanosusanna) October 16, 2021
Multiple Nottingham nightclubs were also quick to comment on the current situation.
A statement from Stealth reads: “In order for everyone to feel safe and enjoy their nights out at Stealth, our security will be carrying out an increased number of enhanced searches on entry.
“We have anti-spiking bottle stoppers and protective drinks covers available free of charge with all drinks on the bar, and anyone we suspect of spiking or coming into our venues with the intention to carry out spiking will be detained, and the police informed.”
Another statement from Crisis, an event held weekly at Rock City, said: “There is an investigation being undertaken by Nottinghamshire Police to ascertain whether there is any truth to what is being said across the city.
“Rock City has been assisting with all enquiries they have received from both Police and customers, including providing CCTV footage.
“If you are not aware already, please know that Rock City has a dedicated medic on-site and a team of welfare staff who look for and help vulnerable people on a night out.”
To read more about what drink spiking is and what symptoms you may get from it, visit our drink spiking guide.
To sign the petition, click here.
Lead image: Eleanor Lawrence