It’s the time of year for flocking to pubs, bars and parties to celebrate the festivities and let your hair down. However, it’s important to keep your wits about you to avoid spiking.

In the UK, about 7000 cases are reported to the police each year, the latest figures show. But research suggests that this is a drop in the ocean, representing just 2 per cent of all cases that actually occur.

The Telegraph London