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Assistant Chief Constable James Avery addresses the media at Stathern Lodge in Canal Lane near Melton Mowbray, Leics. July 31, 2025. A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning eight children who fell ill at a summer camp. The youngsters were at Stathern Lodge in Canal Lane near Melton Mowbray, Leics., when they felt sick on Sunday (27/7). An emergency triage centre was set up in Plungar village hall to assess all the children. Following an initial assessment, eight children were taken to hospital as a precaution. All the children have since been discharged. Leicestershire Police launched an investigation and have arrested a 76-year-old man. He was arrested at the camp on suspicion of administering poison/a noxious thing with intent to injure/aggrieve/annoy. He remains in custody.
Photo released 31/07/2025