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01.03.2022 - 23:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A small number of 'possible' spiking incidents reported to have taken place in Dumfries over the past fortnight are being investigated by police.
The incidents took place on Saturday, 19 February, and Saturday, 26 February.
Police in Dumfries say enquiries are at an early stage and there is no evidence currently to suggest that the reports are linked.
However, to reassure the public officers will be carrying out extra night-time patrol this coming weekend.
Inspector Anna Boyd, from Dumfries Police Station, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries, but can confirm at this time that we have no confirmed cases in the Dumfries and Galloway area.
“Our community officers will be carrying out extra night-time patrols this weekend and engaging with the public and licensees to provide reassurance.
“We take all reports seriously and encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of spiking in any form to contact police by calling 101.”
According to police figures released in December, the number of victims of sinister spiking attacks in Scotland was at a record level.
A surge in attacks by needles begun being reported in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews and Stirling in September and October last year.
Victims who have been injected report discovering puncture marks and bruising on their backs, arms and legs.
However in January, police said there have been 'no identified cases' of Scots being spiked by injection.
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