Jon Ruben remanded into custody on child cruelty charges after children fell ill at summer camp
Jon Ruben, 76, appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court today following the alleged incident at a summer camp in Stathern, Leicestershire.
Ruben spoke only to confirm his name, age and address.
Police received a report of children feeling unwell at a camp being held at Stathern Lodge, near Melton in Leicestershire, last Sunday.
Officers said paramedics attended the scene and eight boys - aged between eight and 11 - were taken to hospital as a precaution, as was an adult. They have since been discharged.
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