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Jon Hebditch

Glasgow Nice N Sleazy club boss tightening security after 'concerning' spiking claims

The owner of a major Scots nightclub at the centre of spiking allegations has said they remain 'vigilant' and are using new safety measures.

Police are investigating claims female revellers were spiked or injected with needles in venues in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow

It follows reports on social media about people being targeted inside clubs in Scotland and south of the border.

Yesterday Edinburgh's Liquid Rooms, one of the clubs where an alleged attack took place, said they would be stepping up security and branded the alleged spiking 'a terrible incident'.

Now Nice N Sleazy boss Ariki Porteous has made similar vows and urged anyone to get in touch with club staff or police if they had concerns.

A boycott has been planned by women on October 28 to urge improved safety.

The Girls Night In campaign is urging revellers to avoid going to major party venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Ariki told the Record: "Nice N Sleazy is very concerned about the incident which came to light on social media this week. Unfortunately the incident was not reported to our staff on the night and we were not able to offer support and help.

"We hope that anyone who might be a victim of these crimes in future will communicate all concerns they have to our staff should anything occur inside or indeed outside our venue.

"Our staff will give the best support they can to any individual in distress, but would also urge any victim subjected to attacks of this kind to report it immediately to the police for investigation.

"It is also crucial to report to NHS services as soon as possible so that they can be properly treated for substance effects and given blood screenings for any viruses.

"We have updated signage throughout the premises in regards to spiking and the processes that should be followed if someone is thought to have been spiked.

"We have implemented random body searches to our entrance policy and continue to be vigilant with bag searches and ensuring no drinks are left unattended.

"We are in contact with multiple organisations over this issue including Police Scotland, the Night Time Industry Association, the Scottish Music Industry Association, and the Music Venue Trust as well as Good Night Out.

"We have excellent CCTV cameras in operation throughout the premises and as such, Police Scotland and ourselves, would urge anyone connected with said incident to step forward. We can use any information gained to aid in the investigation and catch the assailant.

A Liquid Rooms spokesman said: "He added: “While we haven’t been contacted directly, we are currently looking into it.

"We have close to 100 CCTV cameras. As a matter of priority, we will look into any incidents reported and assist police with any enquiries.

“We want our customers to feel safe at all our events so are implementing thorough bag searches on all events and random body searches."

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