A person who spiked treats with sleeping medication and gave them to youngsters at a youth camp in the region has admitted sexual offences against two boys both between nine and ten.
The accused was detained after eight youngsters and a grown-up experienced illness at the location in the summer month.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court on recently.
However, he refused to admit a single sexual charge he was accused of, which was involving a nine-year-old child.
The accused was remanded in custody before a additional proceeding on late November.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, handling the case, described the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She explained his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a summer camp which he managed.
The defendant conducted a "candy game" with the children, Mrs Prior said, in which he would enter the boys' rooms when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to consume candy "as quickly as they can".
She stated to the judge Ruben had conducted this practice with the boys "repeatedly", and minors had previously fallen ill the next day.
She stated the defendant had been able to explain this over a long period as the youngsters being "overexcited from fun", until his stepchild had suspicions in July 2025.
The prosecutor continued: "Recently" his stepchild had concerns about the activities, with valid cause.
"They decided to have a look in the individual's items."
The legal counsel said materials including lubricant, petroleum jelly and syringes were found, and his stepson alerted the authorities about his suspicions.
She explained the defendant proceeded to conduct the "treat game" with six youngsters that night - July 26th - and they were all ill the subsequent day.
"Law enforcement" had not gone out by that stage," she stated further.
The oversight body, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, earlier informed that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the incident.
The prosecutor said the minors were struggling to walk due to their sickness, so the family member notified the law enforcement again.
She stated the man then conducted the "sweet game" in a area of five children.
