Hampshire students warned over drink spiking

Police issue safety advice after reports of drinks being tampered with

Hampshire Constabulary has issued a warning to students after receiving reports of drinks being tampered with in the city.

The force has urged students to be aware of their surroundings and to keep an eye on their drinks at all times.

Police have also advised students to avoid leaving their drinks unattended and to be wary of accepting drinks from strangers.

Anyone who believes they have been the victim of drink spiking should seek medical attention immediately and report the incident to the police.

Drink spiking is a serious crime and can have a number of harmful effects, including unconsciousness, vomiting, and even death.

In some cases, drink spiking can also lead to sexual assault.

The police are urging students to take the following precautions to stay safe:

Be aware of your surroundings
Keep an eye on your drinks at all times
Avoid leaving your drinks unattended
Be wary of accepting drinks from strangers
If you think your drink has been spiked, seek medical attention immediately and report the incident to the police

Drink spiking is a serious crime and the police will take all reports of drink spiking seriously.

Anyone with information about drink spiking is urged to contact the police on 101.