A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was critically injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo has been released on bail. Cambridgeshire police stated that the 30-year-old man from Norfolk is not fit to be interviewed and will remain under investigation until September 18.
Key Takeaways
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was critically injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo has been released on bail due to fitness concerns. The child remains in critical but stable condition.
- Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder released on bail
- 3-year-old boy critically injured in crocodile enclosure incident
- Child is in critical but stable condition after being treated at Addenbrooke’s Hospital
- Zoo owner's wife reportedly jumped into the enclosure to try and save the child
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man's Arrest Status | 1 Difference | The Guardian reports that the man was released on bail due to fitness concerns, while CBS News states he has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. | ▼ |
| Incident Location | Broad Agreement | Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire | |
| Boy's Condition | Broad Agreement | critical but stable at Addenbrooke’s Hospital | |
| Zoo Owner's Wife | Broad Agreement | jumped into enclosure in attempt to save child |
Man's Arrest Status
▼The Guardian reports that the man was released on bail due to fitness concerns, while CBS News states he has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Incident Location
Broad AgreementJohnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire
Boy's Condition
Broad Agreementcritical but stable at Addenbrooke’s Hospital
Zoo Owner's Wife
Broad Agreementjumped into enclosure in attempt to save child
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The incident occurred around 1:24 PM local time on Thursday, when the boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure. He was pulled out by zoo staff and taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with serious injuries. According to police, he is currently in critical but stable condition.
Detective Inspector Verity McCann mentioned that inquiries are ongoing to understand the circumstances surrounding this distressing incident. The boy's family is being supported by specialist officers during this difficult time. A villager told PA Media that the zoo owner’s wife, Tracey Johnson, jumped into the enclosure in an attempt to save the child.
In a statement posted on social media, Johnsons of Old Hurst expressed their thoughts and prayers for the boy and his family. The tropical house at the zoo will remain closed out of respect for the family, while other parts of the site will stay open as normal. According to its website, the zoo is home to over 100 animals including African lions, Bengal tigers, and crocodiles.
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