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Man charged with attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at U.K. zoo
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in eastern England, and is currently in critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
- A 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident, though police have not confirmed how the boy sustained his injuries or whether they were caused by a crocodile.
- Cambridgeshire Constabulary's major crime unit is investigating the case, with specially trained officers supporting the boy's family and questioning witnesses present at the zoo during the event.
- Authorities stated that the arrested man and the child are not believed to be known to each other, and further details about the circumstances of the incident have not been released.
- Johnsons of Old Hurst is a family-run farm and zoo featuring over 100 animals, including crocodiles, lions, tigers, and other species.
