Parents of Lanarkshire drink-spiking victim say they 'don't want any more young lives lost' in new appeal

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The parents of a tragic Lanarkshire teenager, who died from his drink being spiked, have launched a new appeal to tackle the "horrendous" crime.Greg Mackie was only 18 when he was found dead at Edinburgh College following the incident in 2017.He was discovered by a janitor in the bathroom on campus.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The tragedy devastated his family, but through their grief, parents Colin and Mandy Mackie, from Biggar, decided to launch a campaign to tackle drink-spiking and they now lead Spike Aware UK.The couple began distributing fliers in universities, colleges and pubs in a bid to raise awareness of drink-spiking, followed by informative beer mats and protective drinks lids.Now, nearly five years on from the loss of their son, Colin and Mandy are appealing for support with a national survey on spiking.The new questionnaire hopes to understand people's experiences with suspected drink-spiking and how it has affected them.Colin and Mandy's campaign has been backed by Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon who met with them in the Scottish Parliament to discuss their work with Spike Aware UK.Colin said: “We were so pleased to meet Monica and we are very grateful for her support. “Drink and needle spiking is a complex issue and very much a hidden crime.