A SPATE of reports among people being spiked by injection in Glasgow do not appear to be linked, Police Scotland have confirmed. 

Probes were launched after several alleged incidents took place in nightclubs across the city over the weekend. 

Detectives earlier confirmed that they were investigating claims people were either spiked with needles or in their drinks at venues along Sauchiehall Street. 

Superintendent Gary I’Anson said: "Just to keep you updated from a Glasgow perspective, we are currently investigating a number of such reports and from our ongoing inquiries so far we do not believe that any of these reports are linked."

Alleged victims each noted feeling unwell, not being able to remember the full evening and waking up with pinpricks on their backs and arms surrounded by bruising. 

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Superintendent I'Anson noted that while the force sees a small increase in crimes of this nature in November and December, officers are committed to taking every report "extremely seriously"

He added: "As you may be aware, each year we receive a small number of reports of what can be termed ‘spiking’ with a small but notable increase in October and November.

"Any incident of this nature can put people at significant risk of harm and, in line with your expectations, we are taking every report extremely seriously and instigating a robust CID -led investigation.

"As you know, we have well-established and strong working relationships with a full range of partners across the city - including licensees, to enable a continued long-term approach to emerging challenges such as these.

"Our multi-agency Safe City Centre Plan is a case in point where we are all working hard to ensure pubs and clubs are safe spaces for all and this includes our proactive uniform police deployments.

"We are all firmly of the belief that women, and men, should be able to go out for a night out without fear of being ‘spiked’."

Meanwhile, several venues in Glasgow have ramped up security measures in response to the allegations. 

We exclusively told earlier this week how bosses at Nice N Sleazy's on Sauchiehall Street would be implementing random body searches at the club.

A campaign 'My Firewater, My Safety’ was also launched by Firewater to ensure the safety of partygoers. 

The venue introduced a new search policy, increased security staff, internal staff awareness, and a specific job role that is intended on combatting potential spiking. 

Police are urging anybody who may think they have been a victim of spiking to report it via 101 or in an emergency on 999. 

Rape Crisis is also available on 08088 01 03 02 from 6pm until midnight every evening to offer support to anybody who has been affected by the crime.