Police received reports of children feeling unwell at a summer camp in Stathern, Leicestershire, on Sunday.
A 76-year-old man has been arrested after eight children fell ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire
The children were taken from Stathern Lodge to hospital on Sunday; all have since been discharged – here’s what police have said so far
The man was detained on suspicion of administering poison or a noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy. He remains in custody
Meanwhile, the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), is investigating Leicestershire Police’s handling of the incident.
Paramedics assessed eight children, who were taken to hospital as a precaution and have all now been discharged.East Midlands Ambulance Service to safeguard those children concerned,” police said, confirming that “all children present at the camp” had since been assessed.
“Following an initial assessment, eight children were taken to hospital as a precaution and have all since been discharged,” the release stated.Parents or guardians of those who were taken to hospital have been contacted by officers, the force added.
The force said in a statement on Thursday: “On Sunday (27 July), a report was received by Leicestershire Police concerning children feeling unwell at a summer camp in Canal Lane. The report was made by a third party.
“Following the report, officers were deployed along with the East Midlands Ambulance Service to safeguard those children concerned.
“A triage centre was set up in partnership with the East Midlands Ambulance Service at Plungar village hall to assess all children present at the camp. Following an initial assessment, eight children were taken to hospital as a precaution and have all since been discharged.”A triage centre was set up in partnership with the East Midlands Ambulance Service at Plungar village hall to assess all children present at the camp. Following an initial assessment, eight children were taken to hospital as a precaution and have all since been discharged.”
Detective Inspector Neil Holden said: “We understand the concern this incident will have caused to parents, guardians and the surrounding community. We are in contact with the parents and guardians of all children concerned.
“Please be reassured that we have several dedicated resources deployed and are working with partner agencies including children’s services to ensure full safeguarding is provided to the children involved. We also remain at the scene to carry out enquiries into the circumstances of what has happened and to continue to provide advice and support in the area.
