Man Forced Boy, 3, Into Crocodile Pen at English Zoo, Police Say

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1. 1h ago

   Man Bailed After 3-Year-Old Thrown Into Cambridgeshire Zoo Crocodile Pit

   A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy was forced into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo near Cambridge. The child suffered serious injuries and is being treated in a hospital. Police released the man on bail because he was deemed unfit for an interview.

   What's confirmed:

   • A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
   • A 3-year-old boy was forced into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.
   • The child suffered serious injuries and was treated in a hospital.
   • The suspect was released on bail after being deemed unfit for an interview.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The suspect has learning disabilities and broke away from his carers.
   • The child suffered a broken arm and pelvis in the fall.
   • The zoo owner's wife jumped into the pit to save the boy.
   • A crocodile attacked the child.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Police Release Suspect in Zoo Crocodile Enclosure Incident

   British police released a man on bail after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The arrest followed an incident where a 3-year-old boy ended up in a zoo crocodile enclosure. Police stated the man was not fit for an interview.

   What's confirmed:

   • A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a zoo crocodile enclosure.
   • Police released the man on bail.
   • Police assessed the man as not fit for an interview.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The suspect is a 30-year-old man who is an apparent stranger to the child.
   • The child was critically injured.
   • The boy was thrown into the enclosure.
   confidence 90%
3. 3d ago

   Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Boy Thrown Into Crocodile Pen

   A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being forced into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire. Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect has since been bailed.

   What's confirmed:

   • A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.
   • The incident occurred at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo.
   • Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
   • The man has been bailed.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A stranger threw the boy 20ft into the enclosure.
   • The zoo owner's wife jumped into the pit to save the child.
   • A crocodile attacked the boy.
   confidence 90%