Police officers investigated over camp abuse response
Summary
Two police officers and three staff members from Leicestershire Police are under investigation for not responding promptly to child safety concerns at a summer camp. The investigation came after Jon Ruben, the camp leader, was jailed for abusing children and using drugs to sedate them. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is reviewing how both Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Police handled the initial alert about the situation.Key Facts
- Two Leicestershire Police officers and three staff members are being investigated for gross misconduct.
- They are accused of delaying their response to child safety warnings at a summer camp.
- Jon Ruben, the camp leader, received a 23-year sentence for abusing children and using sedatives on them.
- The investigation is led by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
- Two staff members from Nottinghamshire Police are also under investigation for possibly mishandling the initial call.
- The incidents occurred at Stathern Lodge, and the investigation began after events dating back to July 27, 2025.
- The IOPC is examining police procedures and has collected various documents and witness statements.
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