We'll end scourge of spiking drinks

SIR Keir Starmer has insisted spiking will be made a specific criminal offence despite a backlash over the plans.

- Michael Knowles

The Prime Minister said the move will encourage more victims to come forward and report their drinks being laced with drugs.

Police forces across the country are deploying plainclothes officers to detect and snare the predators.

Evidence

According to the Met, spiking is covered by more than one law.