Police are investigating reports of four young adults who suspect they were spiked with a needle in one night.
It comes after the Watford Observer’s report on 19-year-old Carter, who is believed to have been spiked with a needle after acting out of character during a night out a Pryzm Watford on Friday night (November 12).
Carter suffered irregular heartbeats and eventually was unconscious.
Now Hertfordshire Constabulary has confirmed that three other young adults, all women, have also reported that they were spiked with a needle during the same period while visiting clubs in the town.
One of the women was in Walkabout when she believed that she was spiked, while the other two people were in Pryzm.
Police say they are not treating the four reports as linked and the force does not believe this is a case of a single person targeting people.
Investigations are now taking place and CCTV footage has been reviewed, but at the moment no one of interest has been identified.
Watford Chief Inspector Ian Grout said there is currently “no firm evidence” that any needle spiking occurred in Watford, but admits their “very nature” makes such cases challenging to investigate.
Kelly Currie, who picked up her son Carter after she was made aware of his condition at Pryzm, noted that she saw what appeared to be a needle mark and a “sore” soft spot on his arm.
Since sharing her story on social media, others have come forward also claiming they were spiked by a needle recently.
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Ch Insp Grout added: “However people are doing the right thing by reporting their concerns to police.
“We are investigating each report fully and also working with bars and clubs to make sure the town continues to be a safe place for everyone to enjoy a night out.
“All four people who reported alleged spikings this weekend got home safely without becoming victim to any other offences.”
The chief inspector explained that finding evidence as soon as possible is “absolutely vital” to capture forensic proof.
He said: “If you or a friend believe you have been spiked, then please report it to us as soon as possible – preferably in person to a police officer on the same night so we can capture any evidence at the earliest opportunity.”
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