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The IndependentNews report · Sep 22, 11:01 PM
Predators using spice-laced vapes and antihistamines to target spiking victims
Reports of spikings at house parties and in domestic settings are rising, police warn
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Predators using spice-laced vapes and antihistamines to target spiking victims
GB News adds an emotional descriptor and generalizes the type of substances used, while The Independent maintains a neutral tone.
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What happened Reports of spikings at house parties and in domestic settings are rising, police warn.
The headline split The left frames it as "Predators using spice-laced vapes and antihistamines to target spiking victims". The right frames it as "Vile predators using over-the-counter medicines and drug-laced vapes to spike victims".
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Left / center-leftPredators using spice-laced vapes and antihistamines to target spiking victims
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Right / center-rightVile predators using over-the-counter medicines and drug-laced vapes to spike victims
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GB NewsNews report · Sep 22, 11:01 PM
Vile predators using over-the-counter medicines and drug-laced vapes to spike victims
Vileover-the-counter medicines
The Metropolitan Police force has warned predators are increasingly using prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as drug-laced vapes to spike victims. Detectives have seen ca...
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