A three-year-old boy is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons Zoo in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police were called to Johnsons of Old Hurst at 1:24 PM on Thursday following reports of an incident involving a young child. The toddler was found inside the crocodile enclosure and had suffered injuries from a crocodile attack. He was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Investigation Underway
Detective Inspector Verity McCann of Cambridgeshire Police stated: "At this stage we are speaking to people who were at the zoo at the time of this distressing incident to understand more about the circumstances. We do not believe the man arrested and the child are known to each other. Officers are supporting the boy's family at hospital, and our thoughts remain with them."
Zoo Statement
Johnsons Zoo, a well-known family attraction near Huntingdon, has not yet released an official statement. The zoo remains closed as police conduct their investigation.
This is a breaking news story and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
