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Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far

Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far

Summary

A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after entering a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire. He remains in critical but stable condition two days after the attack. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
  • The boy was attacked by at least one crocodile and taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital.
  • The boy remains in critical but stable condition two days after the attack.
  • A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and later released on bail.
  • The arrested man has learning disabilities, was on a trip to the zoo with carers, and is not believed to know the child.
  • Zoo staff member Tracey Johnson rescued the boy by jumping into the crocodile enclosure.
  • The crocodile enclosure has high fences and steel mesh fencing around elevated walkways.
  • Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing staff to understand what happened.
  • The crocodiles have not been removed or harmed.
  • The zoo’s Tropical House, containing the crocodile enclosure, was closed after the incident.
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