Pubs, bars and clubs could be forced to search their customers for spiking paraphernalia as Manchester council looks to change its licensing regime.
The local authority will look at whether conditions could be placed on venues to ensure they have appropriate security and staff training to prevent spiking.
It follows a sharp rise in spiking cases in the city last month which led to hundreds of women and young people protesting in St Peter's Square. READ MORE: Students persuade Burnham to take zero tolerance on spiking after rise in reports There were approximately 117 reports of spiking in October alone - with 57 in one week - compared to just 18 in 2019, according to councillor Sam Lynch.
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