A person who spiked sweets with tranquilliser and provided them to minors at a youth camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual offenses against two boys who were between nine and ten.
The accused was detained after eight youngsters and one adult became sick at the location in the summer month.
The senior citizen, from that region, confessed to a total of 17 charges when he stood at the courthouse on recently.
However, he disputed one particular crime he was charged with, which was concerning a nine-year-old child.
The accused was held in detention prior to a subsequent court date on 28 November.
'Treat game'
The prosecutor, prosecuting, detailed the defendant's actions to the court.
She stated his victims were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a youth camp which he managed.
The man conducted a "candy game" with the youngsters, Mrs Prior explained, in which he would enter the boys' rooms when they were getting ready for bed and request they to consume candy "as fast as possible".
She stated to the judge the man had conducted this practice with the boys "over an extended period", and minors had previously fallen ill the following morning.
She stated the man had been able to explain this over a long period as the children being "overexcited from fun", until his stepchild had worries in July 2025.
Mrs Prior KC continued: "In the summer" his family member had worries about the situation, with valid cause.
"They chose" to examine in the individual's items."
The legal counsel explained objects including lubricant, petroleum jelly and syringes were found, and his stepson contacted the authorities about his concerns.
She explained the defendant continued to conduct the "treat game" with six boys that evening - Saturday 26 July - and they were everyone unwell the following morning.
"Authorities" had not arrived by that time," she continued.
The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, previously told that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.
Mrs Prior stated the youngsters were having difficulty walking due to their sickness, so the family member notified the police again.
She stated the man then played the "candy game" in a area of five youngsters.
