British holidaymakers suspected of raping a UK tourist at a hotel in Magaluf covered their faces with their T-shirts as they were led handcuffed into court.
06.08.2023 - 17:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police have issued an appeal after a woman was left with an 'unexplained mark' on her thigh the morning after reportedly being spiked on a night out.
An investigation has been launched following reports of a spiking at the Dressers Arms pub in Heywood on Friday evening (August 4). The victim was approached by an unknown man at the bar and later started to feel 'dizzy and ill'.
The next morning, she noticed an 'unexplained mark' on her thigh that police say 'resembled an injection mark from a needle'.
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Police are looking to speak to a black male, approximately mid 20s, of slim build with short black hair who was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Detective Inspector Sam Taylor, of GMP’s Rochdale Criminal Investigation Department, said: “Spiking is a horrible experience for anyone and we encourage everyone on a night out to have fun, but remain alert and if anyone sees anything suspicious to report it to us right away.
“Operation Lioness is running throughout the summer to help ensure those on a night out are protected and supported. There will be extra, dedicated patrols of uniformed and plain clothes officers in hotspots across Greater Manchester this summer to help detect and deter offences."
Anyone who was in the pub at the time and might have witnessed the incident is urged to contact police on 101, quoting log number 0169 of 060823. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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British holidaymakers suspected of raping a UK tourist at a hotel in Magaluf covered their faces with their T-shirts as they were led handcuffed into court.
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