A three-year-old boy who was attacked by a crocodile at a zoo in Cambridgeshire is no longer in critical condition and is now stable in hospital, police have confirmed.
The boy, from Cambridgeshire, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge after the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo last Thursday. Police were called at 1.24pm by the ambulance service following reports that the child had suffered serious injuries.
Incident Details and Arrest
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and later bailed after being assessed as not fit for interview. The suspect reportedly has learning difficulties and was on a trip with carers at the time of the incident.
It is understood that the boy was attacked by at least one crocodile after being allegedly thrown into the enclosure. Zoo staff pulled the child out, and Tracey Johnson, wife of the zoo owner, reportedly jumped into the enclosure to rescue him.
Police Statement and Current Condition
Cambridgeshire Police said on Monday that the boy was “no longer critical” and is now in a stable condition. The child received medical treatment at the scene before being transported to hospital.
Police confirmed that the boy sustained serious injuries while inside the enclosure, and staff acted quickly to extract him. The investigation continues, but the suspect remains on bail pending further inquiries.
