Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at Leicestershire summer camp | ITV News

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Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at Leicestershire summer camp | ITV News

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp in Leicestershire, after eight children were taken to hospital.

The incident is believed to have happened at Stathern Lodge, a converted farmhouse with a sports hall and catering facilities.

Officers responded to a report there on Sunday, 27th July, after several children reported that they were feeling unwell.

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Date: July 31, 2025