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Crocodile attack on boy at Cambridgeshire zoo: What do we know?

A three-year-old boy is in critical condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has since been released on bail. A woman is being praised for saving the child.

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Police have bailed the 30-year-old suspect.

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  1. Man Bailed After 3-Year-Old Thrown Into Cambridgeshire Zoo Crocodile Enclosure

    A three-year-old boy is in critical condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has since been released on bail. A woman is being praised for saving the child.

    What's confirmed:

    • A three-year-old boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire.
    • The child is in critical condition.
    • A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
    • The arrested man has been released on bail.
    • A woman saved the boy from the enclosure.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The suspect has learning difficulties and broke away from carers.
    • The child suffered a broken arm and pelvis during the fall.
    • The suspect is deemed unfit for interview.
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