Police release CCTV picture of man after 'woman spiked with needle' in pub

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to after a woman was 'spiked with a needle' in a pub in Heywood.

Officers launched an investigation following reports of a spiking at the Dressers Arms pub on Friday night (August 4). The victim was approached by an unknown man at the bar and later started to feel 'dizzy and ill', police said.

The next morning, she noticed an 'unexplained mark' on her thigh that police say 'resembled an injection mark from a needle'. Police released a description of a man they want to speak to about the incident, describing him as a black male, approximately mid 20s, of slim build with short black hair who was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

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Officers have now also released CCTV images of a male they want to talk to. Detective Inspector Sam Taylor, of GMP’s Rochdale Criminal Investigation Department, said: “Spiking is a horrible experience for anyone and we encourage everyone on a night out to have fun, but remain alert and if anyone sees anything suspicious to report it to us right away.

“Operation Lioness is running throughout the summer to help ensure those on a night out are protected and supported. There will be extra, dedicated patrols of uniformed and plain clothes officers in hotspots across Greater Manchester this summer to help detect and deter offences."

After Greater Manchester Police shared their appeal, the Dressers Arms shared a public statement on Facebook that read: "Hey guys. As you may be aware GMP have put a post on regarding an incident that happened at the weekend.

"We have fully supported the police in this matter. They have had the full CCTV given to them to