Spiking victims hesitate to report invisible crime, say MPs
Anecdotal evidence suggests spiking is widespread but victims are reluctant to report it, say MPs.
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Anecdotal evidence suggests spiking is widespread but victims are reluctant to report it, say MPs.
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Not enough is being done to support spiking victims and it will remain an 'invisible crime' unless action is taken to improve awareness, according to a report by the Home Affairs Committee.
Jason Harwin, the National Police Chiefs Council drugs lead, told the Home Affairs Committee Wednesday that the 1,382 reports, made in less than six months, represent a 'widespread' problem
The Commons Home Affairs Committee heard that needle spiking has become more common post-lockdown, but victims and premises are 'reluctant' to report cases.