Overview

• Eight children were assessed at a triage centre in Plungar village hall before being taken to hospital as a precaution and have since been discharged.
• A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of administering poison with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy and remains in custody.
• The East Midlands Special Operations Unit’s Major Incident Team has assumed command of the investigation to gather evidence and establish the circumstances of the incident.
• The force has referred its initial handling of the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for an independent review.
• Leicestershire Police launched a public incident portal and officers remain on site while liaising with families and engaging the wider community.