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A man who contaminated treats with tranquilliser and gave them to minors at a summer camp in the region has admitted sexual offences against two boys both nine and ten years old.

The defendant was taken into custody after eight youngsters and one adult fell ill at the location in mid-summer.

The senior citizen, from that region, confessed to a series of 17 offences when he was present at the judicial center on recently.

Yet, he refused to admit one of the sexual offences he was facing, which was against a nine-year-old boy.

The accused was kept in jail prior to a subsequent court date on 28 November.

'Sweet game'

The prosecutor, presenting evidence, described Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings.

She explained his those affected were children from difficult backgrounds who were staying at a youth camp which he managed.

Ruben conducted a "treat game" with the youngsters, the legal counsel stated, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were getting ready for bed and ask them to ingest treats "as fast as possible".

She told the court the man had engaged in this activity with the young males "for many years", and children had previously become sick the subsequent day.

She stated the defendant had been able to explain this repeatedly as the children being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had concerns in recently.

The legal representative stated further: "In the summer" his family member had concerns about the activities, with valid cause.

"They chose" to examine in the defendant's belongings."

Mrs Prior KC explained materials including baby oil, petroleum jelly and syringes were discovered, and his stepson notified the authorities about his worries.

She said the defendant continued to engage in the "sweet game" with six boys that time - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the following morning.

"Authorities" had not responded by that point," she stated further.

The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, earlier informed that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.

The prosecutor stated the children were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so the family member notified the authorities once more.

She said the defendant then played the "sweet game" in a area of five minors.