Youngsters suspected of being poisoned at a summer camp in Stathern, Leicestershire, were separated 'for hours' from their 'distressed' parents as police investigated, a witness has claimed.

Leicestershire Police have revealed they were called to a report of youngsters feeling unwell at a camp in Canal Lane, Stathern.

Eight children were taken to hospital as a precaution after the incident

Leicestershire police say eight children taken to hospital as a precaution but have since been discharged

LONDON: UK police said on Thursday they had arrested a 76-year-old man on suspicion of administering poison after eight children at a summer camp were taken to hospital. Emergency…

Leicestershire Police have revealed they were called to a report of youngsters feeling unwell at a camp in Stathern, near Melton Mowbray.

The 76-year-old remains in custody.

Youngsters suspected of being poisoned at a summer camp in Stathern, Leicestershire, were separated 'for hours' from their 'distressed' parents as police investigated, a witness…

Jonathan Ruben, 76, was arrested on Monday after eight children and an adult were taken to hospital as a precaution when they fell ill at the Leicestershire camp.