Man arrested after child, 3, 'thrown into crocodile enclosure' released after being unfit for interview

By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-06-19 09:07:48 | Updated at 2026-06-19 10:56:08 1 hour ago

A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured when allegedly thrown into a zoo’s crocodile enclosure has been released on bail.

Cambridgeshire Police said the 30-year-old man was assessed by officers as unfit for interview and has been bailed while detectives from the major crimes unit conduct further inquiries.


The boy, from Cambridgeshire, remains at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in a critical but stable condition following the incident at Johnson’s of Old Hurst in Huntingdonshire.

Detective Inspector Verity McCann said: "Our inquiries are ongoing as we continue to understand the circumstances surrounding this distressing incident."

They added: “Our thoughts remain with the boy and his family, and specialist officers continue to support them through this difficult time."

The 30-year-old man has been bailed until September 18.

Crocodile from Johnsons Zoo The boy is in a serious but stable condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure | ALI MOORE

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