EastEnders spiking story ‘important’ to raise awareness
by Qasim Sardar on Jul 24, 2024
EastEnders actress Molly Rainford says it's "important" for the soap to tackle spiking in a new experimental storyline.
Her character Anna Knight stars in a new five-part mini series uploaded by the show's makers to social media.
Called Spiked, it shows what happens to Anna when her drink gets spiked during a night out.
The online shorts are accessible via a QR code displayed during the episode shown on BBC One on Tuesday night.
Viewers who scan the image with their phones are taken to the five episodes and links to resources about spiking.
Spiking is when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person’s drink or body without their knowledge or consent.
According to police, the majority of cases happen in public places such as bars and nightclubs.
Although spiking is already illegal, its due to become a specific criminal offence under changes announced in the King's Speech, where the government announces its plans for the year ahead.
MPs believe this will make it easier for police to respond to reports.
