Key facts
- A 3-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo.
- Cambridgeshire Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
- The suspect, who is believed to have learning disabilities, was released on bail.
- Zoo staff were involved in rescuing the child from the enclosure.
- The boy is now in a stable condition.
A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Police were called to the scene and arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. The boy sustained serious injuries while in the enclosure and was pulled out by zoo staff, including the owner's wife, Tracey Johnson. He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. The arrested man, who is believed to be a stranger to the child and has learning disabilities, was released on bail. The boy is now reported to be in a stable condition and no longer critical. The family of the injured boy has thanked the zoo staff for their actions and asked for privacy as they focus on his recovery.