Police are investigating after three young women were taken to hospital after reports they were injected at various nightclubs in Sheffield city centre.
All three women were injected with a substance and needed to be transferred to hospital via an ambulance, in separate incidents that took place over the weekend.
The first incident happened at around 2am on Saturday (October 30), when an 18-year-old woman was injected in a nightclub in Eyre Street, Yorkshire Live reports.
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Police said that she "became ill" and was taken to hospital in an ambulance but has since been discharged.
Police also received a report at around 4am on morning (November 1) after a 19-year-old woman was injected at the same location in Eyre Street.
She, too, became ill and was taken to hospital in an ambulance and remains there at this time in a stable condition.
Another report was made on October 30, of an 18-year-old woman being injected at a club in nearby Carver Street.
She became ill and was taken to hospital in an ambulance and has since been discharged.
Officers from South Yorkshire Police are now investigating all three spikings and a spokesperson has said that enquiries "continue at pace to trace those involved".
Police are also working closely with local pubs, bars and clubs to enhance security measures and are now appealing for anyone with information about these spikings to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wood said: "Incidents of spiking are being reported across the whole country at the moment and I understand how worrying these reports may be to you here in South Yorkshire.
"Everyone should be able to enjoy our night-time economy without the fear of being harmed.
"Please know that we are thoroughly investigating each and every incident reported to us. Please continue to report to us if you think you have been spiked or if you notice any suspicious behaviour while you are out – we are here 24/7 to listen to you and support you.
"With your information, we can build up a picture of what’s happening and where, to trace those responsible and bring them to justice.
"If you have been spiked, it is not your fault in any way and it is nothing you should feel ashamed of. The blame lies solely with those committing this type of crime.
"I’m now addressing those people: if you are responsible for these incidents, it is not a joke. It is not a bit of fun. Consider the results of your careless and cruel actions: you are endangering the lives of innocent people who just want to go out and have fun with their friends. You are putting them at risk of serious illness, injury or assault.
"You are committing a serious crime, which could result in you being put behind bars for more than ten years."
Police have said that, while they are "not ruling anything out", evidence so far does not suggest that these spikings have a sexual motivation.
DCI Wood added: "Patrols have been stepped up to provide reassurance to people enjoying a night out. If you see our officers, please do speak to them - they are there to help and support you."
