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The detained man being escorted by officers. Image distributed with the police information about the Huércal-Overa case. Photo: Policía Nacional.

Incidents/Spain

Man arrested in Huércal-Overa over alleged sexual assault involving suspected drugging

Reports published on 29 October concern events under investigation from September. Spanish National Police have arrested a man in Huércal-Overa, Almería, over an alleged sexual assault involving a woman living in Murcia. Europa Press and EFE report police information about a meeting arranged through a dating app.

El Periódico de Murcia · contraste con EFE y Europa Press·Original date: 29 Oct 2026

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Kortrijk town hall, Belgium. Archive photograph from 2014, providing context for the municipal plan.

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Prevention/Belgium

Kortrijk develops a nightlife safety plan with local venues

The Belgian city brought bar operators together following an investigation into suspected spiking. The mayor announced joint work on practical safety measures and rebuilding confidence in nightlife. The meeting followed arrests connected with allegations of drugging and sexual assault.

Belga News Agency·Original date: 28 Mar 2025

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Incidents/Spain

Valencia investigates alleged partner violence and spiking

The court ordered protection measures for the complainant. Police arrested a man following a report from his former partner. laSexta describes medical care and recordings considered during the investigation.

laSexta·Original date: 6 Sept 2024

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