Man arrested after children 'poisoned' at summer camp

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp which led to eight children being taken to hospital.

- 

Police responded to a report of children feeling unwell at the camp in the village of Stathern, Leicestershire, on Sunday.

A triage centre was set up at a nearby village hall, and eight children were taken to hospital as a precaution and have all since been discharged, Leicestershire Police said.

The man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody where he is being held on suspicion of administering poison/a noxious thing with intent to injure/aggrieve/annoy.

Officers have contacted the parents or guardians of those who were taken to hospital, the force added.