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Dear Residents, As Christmas and New Year are round the corner lots of people will be going out to parties, pubs and bars to celebrate. Here are a few tips for you to keep safe as you enjoy the festivities. 🛡️ How to Protect Yourself & Others Never leave your drink unattended. If you go to the bar or restroom, finish it or get a new one. [met.police.uk]Trust your instincts—if your drink tastes or smells odd, stop drinking immediately. [met.police.uk], [met.police.uk]Look out for friends—stay together, share drink-checking, and don’t let anyone leave alone. [met.police.uk], [met.police.uk]Stay visible and alert—avoid isolated areas and be cautious on the way home. 🚨 What to Do if You’re Spiked Get to safety: Move away from any potential risk and contact friends or venue staff. [met.police.uk]Seek medical help: Call 999 or 111 if unwell, and inform ambulance staff about suspected spiking. For needle spiking, request tests for blood-borne illnesses. [met.police.uk], [met.police.uk]Report to police swiftly: Report online, via 101, or 999 in emergencies. Timely reporting helps preserve critical forensic evidence, some drugs clear quickly from the body. [met.police.uk], [met.police.uk]Preserve evidence: Keep your drink, clothes, or anything relevant as forensic tests may be required. [met.police.uk], [met.police.uk] 🔗 Official Met Police Links Spiking – General Advice
Spiking | Metropolitan Police [met.police.uk], [met.police.uk]Detailed “What to do first” guide
What to do first if someone has spiked you [met.police.uk]Recognising and reporting spiking
What is spiking? | Metropolitan Police [met.police.uk]Special crimes awareness
Spiked drinks and 'date rape' drugs [met.police.uk]Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season! 🎄 | 
