A male model has appeared at Isleworth Crown Court to face charges that he spiked a woman’s drink with the drug MDMA at a London nightclub so that he could later have sex with her.
The Daily Mail reports that Matthew Riches, 29, from Epsom in Surrey was at The Roof Gardens Club in Kensington, south London when the incident allegedly took place on 2 August 2014.
Judge Martin Edmunds QC told Riches his trial would take place on August 10 at Isleworth Crown Court – and granted him bail until then.
Judge Edmunds also banned Riches from visiting The Roof Gardens nightclub as part of his bail conditions.
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) – also known as Ecstasy or Molly – is a synthetic drug which has hallucinogenic properties and also has an effect similar to amphetamines. It produces feelings of euphoria and also empathy towards others.
Judge Martin Edmunds QC told Riches:
“This matter will be listed for trial on August 10. I grant you conditional bail, on the same conditions as before.
“If you are found breaking the conditions of your bail, you may be arrested and held in custody.”
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