There has been an increase in the number of reported drink spiking cases across Durham University during this years Freshers Week. Alleged spiking cases have taken place at numerous locations across the city, affecting students from a number of university colleges. The assaults have resulted in a number of students needing to stay overnight in hospital. Spiking is a form of assault, that can carry a sentence of up to ten years in prison. Durham Student newspaper Palatinate sp