As students in Oxford returned back for another busy academic year at university this autumn. Do students feel safe and protected against the threat of being spiked in the city's bars and clubs, as reports of the crime are on the increase?
80% of reported spikings happen in public spaces such as bars and clubs according to data by the National Police Chiefs Council. Furthermore, the campaign group, Stamp Out Spiking, states that 97% of spiking victims don’t report the crime to police.
So, what’s being done to tackle spiking in places like Oxford? Are there any prevention methods? One company based in Oxfordshire thinks it may have an answer. Nevertheless, what do students in Oxford have to say on the matter? Watch the report to find out more.
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