ADVICE has been issued by Isle of Wight Police after a woman became seriously ill at the weekend — in a suspected drink spike.

Nikita Yeo warned Islanders via Facebook of the incident, urging people to share her statement.

She said: "My best friend’s mum was spiked this weekend in The Anchor in Cowes.

"Her organs started to shut down and she almost died.

"Be very careful of all your drinks — never put them down no matter where you are.

"I would have never expected it from a place like this but it goes to show you are not safe anywhere."

The pub was not made aware at the time of the incident, but said afterwards: "We are deeply saddened by this news.

"The safety of our customers is of utmost importance to us.

"We had not been made aware of any incidents in the pub over the weekend but will fully cooperate with any investigations should the need arise."

Isle of Wight Police said: "I can confirm we received a report that a woman in her 50s became unwell over the weekend.

"No crime has been identified by police at this time and the woman was advised to seek medical advice if she continues to feel unwell.

"We would always advise anyone who suspects they have been spiked to seek medical attention at the earliest opportunity, and if there is any evidence captured to suggest a crime has been committed we will of course investigate this.

"However, there is no such evidence in relation to this most recent allegation that we are aware of.

"Our licensing team proactively work with pubs and clubs on the Island to ensure training and practices are up to date, and we will continue to do this.

"We encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious activity in licensed premises to report this to police on 101.

"In addition, we would encourage members of the public to read the following advice:

• Firstly and most importantly of all, if you are out in a group – look after each other

• Don't leave your drinks unattended. Carry them with you when dancing and take turns to go to the toilet

• Be wary of accepting drinks from strangers - if you have a drink bought for you, make sure you take it directly from the bar staff

• Keep an eye out for anyone in your group who appears more drunk than the amount of alcohol they have consumed would warrant - we all know our reaction to alcohol and if you or they feel ill or drunker than expected, your drink may have been tampered with - raise the alarm to someone straight away and head home.