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All Eight Children Discharged as Investigation Into Stathern Camp Poisoning Continues

Leicestershire Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for an independent review of its initial response.

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Overview

  • All eight children hospitalized after falling ill at a summer camp in Stathern on July 27 have now been discharged and their families contacted.
  • A 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of administering poison remains in custody as inquiries continue.
  • The East Midlands Special Operations Unit’s Major Incident Team is leading the ongoing probe into the alleged poisoning.
  • Leicestershire Police’s self-referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct initiated an external review of its initial response.
  • Authorities set up a triage centre at Plungar Village Hall and launched a Major Incident Public Portal to support safeguarding and gather information.