A PENSIONER has been arrested for “administering poison” at a summer camp after eight children were rushed to hospital.
Police were called to a village hall in Plungar, Leicestershire, after several children reported feeling unwell on Monday.
The report was made “by a third party”, cops said.
Paramedics from East Midland Ambulance service rushed eight youngsters to hospital.
Leicestershire Police have since arrested a 76-year-old man on suspicion of administering poison/a noxious thing with intent to injure/aggrieve/annoy.
He remains in custody while East Midlands Special Operations Unit’s Major Incident Team carry out their investigation.
A spokesperson for the force said: “The investigation is now being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit’s Major Incident Team (MIT).
“This is to allow a full and thorough investigation to take place with dedicated resources.
“Both detectives and uniformed officers from the Melton and Rutland Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA) remain in Stathern today carrying out further enquiries and to establish the circumstances of the incident as well as providing reassurance to families affected as well as the local community.”
Detective Inspector Neil Holden, the senior investigating officer, added: “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.
“This is a complex and sensitive investigation and we will continue to provide updates to both parents and guardians and the public as and when we can.”
A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been created.
Anyone with any information has been urged to report it online.
The force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
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