Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at summer camp
A 76 -year -old man was arrested on suspicion of poisoning in a summer camp and eight was taken to hospital.
Leicestershire police said that officers attended the Canal Lane camp in the village of Stathern in the afternoon after receiving reports that children feel good.
In order to evaluate all children, a triaja center operated by East Midlands ambulance service was established in a nearby village hall and eight was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
Since then, each of the children has been discharged and their parents have been informed.
The 76 -year -old man was arrested in the camp on suspicion of applying a poison with the intention of injury and the police were detained.
Detective Inspector Neil Holden, a senior investigation officer, said: uz We understand the concern that this event will give to parents, parents and the surrounding community.
“We are in contact with the parents and parents of all children.
“Make sure that we have a few transformed special sources and that we work with joint agencies, including child service to provide full protection to children.
“We are staying at the scene to conduct investigations about the conditions of those at the scene and to continue to provide advice and support in the region.
“This is a complex and sensitive investigation and we will continue to provide updates when we can make both parents and parents and the public.”
Force said that he directed him to the independent police behavior office (IPC) about what he said was the “conditions of his first police reaction”.
An IOPC spokesman said: “On Tuesday, July 29, we took a behavior about the transfer of a group of children from the Leicestershire Police on the welfare of the police.
“Our evaluation team examined all the evidence existing and concluded that the issue should be investigated independently by IPC.
“The investigation will look at the professional behavior violations that resulted in a delay in the response of the Leicestershire police to those who later declared a critical event – that is, whether the duties and responsibilities are not fulfilled.”
