A man who contaminated treats with sedative and distributed them to children at a summer program in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual crimes against two children aged nine and 10.
The accused was detained after eight children and an older person fell ill at Stathern Lodge in the summer month.
The 76-year-old, from Ruddington in Nottinghamshire, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at Leicester Crown Court on recently.
Yet, he refused to admit one particular crime he was facing, which was concerning a nine-year-old boy.
The defendant was held in detention prior to a further hearing on November 28th.
'Sweet game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, detailed the defendant's actions to the court.
She explained his victims were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a youth camp which he ran.
The defendant conducted a "sweet game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor explained, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were getting ready for bed and tell them to ingest treats "as quickly as they can".
She informed the proceedings the man had played this game with the children "over an extended period", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the following morning.
She explained the defendant had been able to explain this repeatedly as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had worries in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "In the summer" his family member had concerns about the activities, for good reason.
"They decided to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel stated materials including lubricant, Vaseline and injection devices were located, and his stepchild contacted the police about his suspicions.
She stated Ruben proceeded to play the "treat game" with six children that time - July 26th - and they were all ill the following morning.
"Authorities" had not responded by that stage," she added.
The oversight body, the police conduct office, earlier informed that it was reviewing the police response of the incident.
The legal representative stated the children were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the stepson called the police again.
She explained Ruben then conducted the "sweet game" in a space of five youngsters.
