A alleged ‘spiking’ incident is believed to have taken place at a pub in the UK Parliament (Picture: REX)
Police in Westminster are investigating claims that a woman had her drink spiked in one of the parliamentary bars.
The alleged incident took place in Stranger’s Bar in the Palace of Westminster in early January, Politico reports.
The woman, believed to be a parliamentary researcher, alerted bar staff and reported the incident to police after her drink was thought to have been tampered with.
Parliamentary officials have said they are investigating the incident and treating the allegations extremely seriously.
A parliamentary spokesman said: ‘We are aware of an incident which took place on the parliamentary estate in early January, which was reported to parliamentary security and is now being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service.’
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the force had ‘received reports of an alleged spiking at an establishment in the House of Commons, on Tuesday, 7 January at around 18:30hrs.’
In a statement Wednesday evening, they added: ‘The investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by officers. There have been no arrests at this stage.
‘We would encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim or witness to spiking, in any form, to contact us on 101, or 999 in emergency.
‘Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’
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