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Two Men Held in Retford Spiking Probe
2 Mar
Summary
- Two men have been arrested in connection with a reported spiking incident.
- The arrests followed a police appeal for information in Retford.
- Suspects are held on suspicion of administering a noxious substance.
Nottinghamshire Police have made two arrests as part of their investigation into a reported spiking incident that occurred in Retford during the early hours of February 22. The force had previously released CCTV images of two men they wanted to trace in connection with the event.
Following the public appeal, two men, aged 24 and 28, were apprehended on Monday. They are currently detained on suspicion of administering a poison or noxious substance with the intent to injure, aggrieve, or annoy.
Detective Inspector Jackie Price highlighted that spiking is a malicious crime with profound traumatic effects on victims, impacting their sense of security. She affirmed that police take all reports seriously and are actively working within the night-time economy to protect individuals from harm. The Detective Inspector also expressed gratitude to everyone who shared the appeal, as investigations into the incident continue.
