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Man charged with forcing boy into zoo crocodile enclosure released on bail
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Key Points:
- A 30-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly forcing a 3-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdon, England, but was released on bail until September 30 pending further inquiries.
- The boy sustained critical injuries, including a broken arm and pelvis, but is now in stable condition after being rescued by Tracey Johnson, the zoo owner’s wife, who risked her own safety during the incident.
- Police stated the man, who is not known to the victim, was deemed unfit for interview at the time, and investigations are ongoing.
- The zoo’s tropical house remains closed, with owners expressing support for the boy and his family, while local officials expressed shock given the enclosure’s safety measures.
- Authorities have not provided additional comments, and Fox News Digital has contacted Cambridgeshire Constabulary for further information.
