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Boy, 3, Critically Injured in Zoo Crocodile Attack
22 Jul
Summary
- A three-year-old boy suffered severe injuries in a crocodile attack.
- Over £100,000 has been raised to support the child and his family.
- An investigation is underway into the care of a man arrested following the incident.
A three-year-old boy was critically injured in a crocodile attack while visiting Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, on 18 June. The young child suffered extensive injuries to his arms, neck, head, and face, including broken bones, and has undergone seven surgeries. His family described the initial hours after the attack as the worst of their lives, facing decisions involving resuscitation and amputation.
Fundraising efforts have since generated over £100,000 to support the boy and his family. Cambridgeshire Police arrested and bailed a 30-year-old man from Norfolk on suspicion of attempted murder; however, he was deemed unfit for interview. Investigations into the care of this man have been launched by both the Care Quality Commission and Norfolk County Council.
The arrested man, who did not know the child, was on a trip with carers. His bail is set until 18 September. The Care Quality Commission and Norfolk County Council are conducting separate inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's care.
