Article: Date rape drugs use on increase

Date rape drugs are becoming the new weapon of choice for robbers, a charity has warned.

The number of people falling prey to drug-assisted theft is on the rise, claims the national Roofie Foundation.

And 60 per cent of drink spiking victims are men, it says.

The charity also believes the number of women aged 30-plus who are being date raped is climbing.

Now a poster campaign warning against the dangers of drink spiking is being rolled out across county pubs.

The campaign, by Louth-based charity Jigsaw, is aimed at revellers who are out and about over Christmas.

Jigsaw sexual assault counsellor Sue Daniels said: "We want every pub in Lincolnshire to display these to raise awareness of the ...

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