A DISTRESSED nursing home worker has described the frightening aftermath of having her drink spiked on a night out in Worcester.

Deanne Bartlett, aged 22, went out with friends in the city centre on Friday (March 6).

She had a couple of drinks, but suddenly lost control of her senses and has no memory of anything after "being sober and dancing around".

Her experience comes just two weeks after three women on a night out in the city reported their drinks being spiked.

Miss Bartlett, who lives in Lower Broadheath, says she had one drink before heading out with just £10 on her, which she hoped to use to cover her taxi.

She and her pals went to The Crown for a drink before heading on to Velvet Lounge.

Former Chantry School student Miss Bartlett said: "We got to Velvet around 12 and my mate bought a bottle of wine and I just had a glass.

"I can remember being sober and dancing around but then the next minute I was totally gone.

"After that I can't remember anything.

"I was meant to be staying at a mate's house, but apparently I told her I couldn't go home with someone I didn't know.

"I didn't know where I lived, where I was or what day it was."

The influence of whatever substance Miss Bartlett unknowingly took was instantaneous.

Its after-effects carried into the next day, and she says she was lucky that one of her friends managed to get her into a taxi home.

She said: "I woke up at 9am the next morning and didn't know anything and was going 'Where am I? Where am I?'

"Then I was looking for my phone and happened to open the curtains in the living room and saw my ID on the grass outside.

"I found my phone on the drive and my handbag by my car.

"I just have no idea what happened.

"People really need to watch out for this, it's so dangerous.

"I could've woken up on the grass, on the road - or anywhere really.

"I didn't have any symptoms, I was just gone."

West Mercia Police chief inspector Jerry Reakes-Williams said anyone who suspects they or a friend have had their drinks spiked should call police and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

"In order for us to establish whether spiking is the cause, we would need to investigate immediately while any substances would still be traceable.

"Genuine incidents of spiking are quite rare and there are many reasons which can cause people to become ill.

"Remember, never leave your drink unattended or accept drinks from a stranger.

"If a drink tastes unusual or smells odd, simply do not drink it."

A spokesman from Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust said anyone concerned their drink had been spiked should seek help from someone they trust — but not accept offers of assistance from a stranger.