Summer camps are supposed to be safe spaces for kids, so an alleged poisoning is deeply unsettling. This story raises questions about oversight and safety at youth programs—and, if true, highlights a disturbing act of harm. Parents and organizers will be watching closely for updates.

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after children fell ill at a summer camp in central England, police said in a statement.

A 76-year-old man was taken into custody after several kids at a summer camp in central England got sick—police suspect he may have poisoned them. Authorities haven’t released details about the substance or the children’s conditions, but the incident has rattled the local community.