A number of measures are taken at Popworld to ensure guests are “best protected” including drink covers, drink testing and enhanced searches.

Stonegate, who own and operate Popworld, say they take the safety and security of guests “very seriously” after claims an 18-year-old was spiked over the weekend.

The venue has a number of measures in place according to bosses, including “enhanced searches”, “drink testing strips”, and “drink covers”.

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A spokesman for Stonegate said: “We take the safety and security of our guests very seriously and we have a number of measures in place to best protect our guests as much as we can in ensuring they have a good night out.

“This includes enhanced searches on our door by our fully trained SIA door team; Ask for Angela; first response team and a dedicated medic on duty, who was on hand immediately before an ambulance was called.

“We also provide drink testing strips, drink covers and bottle toppers. The venue is fully covered by 24hr CCTV.

“We do ask guests to always remain vigilant and report any suspicious or unusual behaviour as we all work together in providing a safe environment. We have been in contact with the guest and wish her a full and speedy recovery.”