A man who allegedly threw a three-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo has been released on bail after being assessed as not fit for interview. The child remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
Incident at Johnson's of Old Hurst
Police were called to Johnson's of Old Hurst in Huntingdonshire yesterday following reports that a young boy had suffered serious injuries while inside the crocodile enclosure. Zoo staff quickly intervened and pulled the child to safety. The boy was subsequently rushed to hospital with critical injuries.
Arrest and Bail
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. However, he has since been released on bail while detectives continue their investigation. The suspect, who is not known to the victim, was assessed as not being fit for interview by medical professionals.
Police have not released further details about the man's condition or the nature of his unfitness for interview. The investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
