An Edinburgh charity is offering free drink spiking preventative measures amid spiking fears.
Street Assist that work around Edinburgh City Centre are offering free “Spikeys' colourful plastic stoppers that can be put onto a bottle to prevent pills and other substances being put into a drink.
The organisation have said they only carry a limited number but if you see their team on the streets you can ask for one.
Street Assist said: “We carry a limited number of Spikey's.
“These are bright coloured stoppers which get inserted into the neck of glass bottles, helping to prevent things being put in your drink as it cannot be easily removed.
“The Spikey creates a seal that helps stop pills and other substances being slipped in.
“Additionally, they glow in UV light, so that it's visible that the drink is protected.
“A hole in the top of the device is just big enough for a straw to pass through.
“If you see our team out in the city centre, feel free to ask us for one.
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Social media users praised the charity for helping clubbers to feel safe.
Gillian Paton said: “Fantastic venues should have these.”
Carol Laird exclaimed: “What a great idea, got to think safe and be safe.”
While Kerry Egan added: “Make sure you go out with good mates and look out for each other . Make sure everyone is home . Such a sad state of affairs.”
There have been a number of spiking reports at venues across the capital sparking fears of going out in the city.
On Friday a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of posts circulating on social media about spiking incidents involving injections in Scotland.
“"Officers are carrying out enquiries, and a small number of reports from the Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow areas are being investigated.
"These do not appear to be linked.
"We take all reports seriously and we would encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of spiking in any form to contact Police via 101.”
