Inhaler release statement following claims of spiking and assaults at gig

26 October 2022, 10:32 | Updated: 26 October 2022, 10:57

The Dublin band have shared post on social media following various complaints made after their Manchester gig.

Inhaler have released a statement addressing the reports of spiking and assault at their recent Manchester gig.

Taking to Twitter, the Irish rockers wrote: "In the last week, we've been in discussions with venues, the police and Safe Gigs For Women and are continuing to speak to them.

"We want to ensure all our fans are safe at our shows and assure you that we are doing everything we can to make sure that our gigs are a safe space for everyone.

The Love Will Get You There band added: "Please alert a member of staff at venues if you see someone harassing, being abusive or anti-social to anyone or anyone behaving inappropriately, as well as anyone acting suspiciously. We'd also like to share some useful contacts and info from Safe Gigs For Women about how to help each other stay safe at shows and remind everyone that if you can't respect others around you then don't come to our gigs!!!"

"We want Inhaler shows to be a safe and uplifting experience.

"Eli, Robert, Josh and Ryan X".

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The band went on to share resources for Safe Gigs For Women, which included advice and added the following useful contacts below:

Rape Crisis - 0808 802 9999

Samaritans - 116 123

Survivors UK - www.survivorsuk.org

Refuge: 0808 2000 247

Victim Support - 0808 1689 111

NAPAC - National Association of People Abused in Childhood - 0808 801 0331

There list of resources add: "IN AN EMERGENCY - ALWAYS CALL 999"

Visit Safe Gigs For Women at sgfw.org.uk.

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