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Man arrested for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo A man has ⁠been arrested ⁠on suspicion of attempted murder ⁠after a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in central England on Thursday, resulting in him sustaining ‌critical injuries, police said. Cambridgeshire Police said officers were called following reports of an incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst, a zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, which resulted in the boy being in the ⁠enclosure. The child has been taken to hospital with serious ‌injuries and is in a critical...

Three-year-old injured in UK crocodile enclosure faces ‘long rehabilitation’ <p>Boy who was allegedly thrown into the area at a Cambridgeshire zoo has undergone five surgeries</p><p>A three-year-old boy left seriously injured after being allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure has undergone five surgeries and faces a long “rehabilitation journey”.</p><p>His family, who provided the update, also thanked donors who had raised more than £25,000. His parents said they had been “living at the hospital” since the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst farm and zoo, in Cambridgeshire, on 18 June.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/04/three-year-old-injured-cambridgeshire-crocodile-enclosure-long-rehabilitation">Continue reading...</a>

Boy, 3, fighting for life after 'stranger throws him into crocodile pit' - Metro The incident happened at the family zoo attraction in Huntingdonshire (Picture: Johnsons of Old Hurst) A young boy allegedly thrown into the crocodile enclosure was saved by the zoo owner’s wife. A man ‘not known to the child’ was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire today after the three-year-old ended up in the enclosure in front of visitors. Tracey Johnson, the wife of the owner of the popular family-run zoo Andy, is said to have jumped into the pit with the deadly animals to rescue the child. The boy was rescued from the animals and taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with serious injuries. One of the crocodiles is called Cuddles at Johnson’s of Old Hurst (Picture: Johnsons of Old Hurst) Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. He remains in a critical but stable condition. One local told The Sun: ‘Apparently, the wife of the zoo owner, Tracey Johnson, jumped in to the enclosure to save the child.’ The 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been de…

Family of boy injured in Cambridgeshire crocodile enclosure thank zoo staff who rescued him <p>Three-year-old remains in hospital after ‘undergoing multiple surgeries’ but is now in stable condition</p><p>The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile attack at a zoo have thanked staff at the attraction in a new statement released through the police.</p><p>Last month, officers were called to Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire at over “reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/01/family-boy-cambridgeshire-crocodile-enclosure-thank-zoo-staff-who-rescued-him">Continue reading...</a>

Man released by police after boy, three, critically injured in zoo crocodile enclosure <p>Cambridgeshire police say 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is not fit to be interviewed</p><p>A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure has been released because he is not fit to be interviewed, police have said.</p><p>The 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been bailed while detectives from the major crimes unit conduct further inquiries, Cambridgeshire police said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/19/man-released-police-boy-three-zoo-crocodile-enclosure-cambridgeshire">Continue reading...</a>

How did a 3-year-old end up in a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo? Man arrested in attempted murder probe A 3-year-old boy was left in critical condition after being forced into a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo.

Man arrested after boy, 3, injured in Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile enclosure <p>Officers arrest man on suspicion of attempted murder as child is treated in hospital for serious injuries </p><p>A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo.</p><p>Cambridgeshire police said officers were called to Johnson’s of Old Hurst, in Huntingdonshire, at 1.24pm on Thursday to “reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/18/man-arrested-after-boy-3-injured-in-cambridgeshire-zoo-crocodile-enclosure">Continue reading...</a>

Boy ends up in crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst Live Boy ends up in crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst Cambridgeshire Constabulary Emergency Cambridgeshire By Oliver Murphy 0 Comments A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst. Police were called to the zoo at 1.24pm to reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the enclosure. The boy has been taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with serious injuries and is critical but stable. This is a developing story and will be updated with the latest information as soon as it becomes available. Read more posts 0 Comments Get involved with the news Send your news & photos

Man charged with attempted murder, released after allegedly forcing toddler into crocodile enclosure at zoo A man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly forcing a 3-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Huntingdon, England.

Three-year-old boy critically injured after ending up in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo. 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Boy remains in critical but stable condition. Police investigation ongoing. #UK #ZooIncident #Crocodile #BreakingNews

Boy, 3, thrown into crocodile enclosure by 'man with learning ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A THREE-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile after being allegedly thrown into their enclosure by a stranger with learning difficulties. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the horrific incident yesterday lunchtime, but has already been released from police custody. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! 8 The crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire Credit: SWNS 8 The adult was on a day out with a carer but the carer was not watching him Credit: SWNS Advertisement Police confirmed today that the man is not fit to be quizzed by officers and he has been bailed until September 18. The suspect is a “mentally disabled” man a day trip to Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, and was not known to the boy, locals have said. He was reportedly with a carer but they weren’t watching him when the boy was thrown over the 4ft enclosure fence, according to a local. The tot was rushed to hospital after being injured by at least one croc and he remains in a cri…

Man arrested after 3-year-old boy critically injured in crocodile ... The "distressing incident" occurred at Johnsons of Old Hurst, police said. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy wound up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in eastern England, suffering serious injuries, according to police. The "distressing incident" occurred Thursday afternoon at Johnsons of Old Hurst, a family-run farm and zoo located in Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, police said. The boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" and was taken to a local hospital, where he was in critical but stable condition, Cambridgeshire policesaid. A 30-year-old man who is an apparent stranger to the child has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident, police said. "At this stage we are speaking to people who were at the zoo at the time of this distressing incident to understand more about the circumstances," Det. Insp. Verity McCann said in a statement. "We do not believe the man arrested and the child are known to each other." The incident remains under investigation. Huntingdon Member of Parliament Ben Obese-Jecty said his "thoughts are w…

Boy injured in crocodile enclosure Johnson's of Old Hurst Boy injured in crocodile enclosure Johnson’s of Old Hurst Crime By Phoebe Ozanne What's On Specialist Share 0 Comments A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure (Image: Newsquest) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy - who was a stranger to him - was thrown into a crocodile enclosure. Officers were called to Johnson’s of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdon at 1.24pm on Thursday, after reports of the toddler in the reptile pen. The boy has been taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with serious injuries. He is in a critical but stable condition. Specially trained officers are at the hospital supporting the boy’s family. Police at Johnson's Old Hurst in Huntingdon (Image: Newsquest) Detective Inspector Verity McCann said: "We do not believe the man arrested…

A 3-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition after being found in a crocodile enclosure at a Huntingdonshire zoo. A man has been arrested for attempted murder. www.thetrendswire.com/blog/boy-inj... #OldHurst #UKNews #AttemptedMurder #Cambridgeshire #BreakingNews

Boy, 3, thrown into crocodile enclosure at zoo as cops arrest unhinged man A three-year-old boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a popular zoo &#8212; leaving him in critical condition, police said. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the horrifying incident at the Johnsons Zoo in Old Hurst, England, Thursday. An unhinged man allegedly pushed a 3-year-old toddler into a crocodile...

🚨 BREAKING: A three-year-old boy remains in a critical condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure. A 30-year-old Norfolk man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail until September. #Cambridgeshire www.cambsnews.co.uk/boy-3-fighti...

Man released on bail after boy injured in UK zoo crocodile enclosure The man, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, has been released on bail after police assessed him as not fit for an interview.

Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo Police in eastern England said Thursday a man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo. Cambridgeshire Constabulary said the toddler had sustained "serious injuries" and was in a "critical but stable" condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital in nearby Cambridge. It did not specify how the injuries had been inflicted or whether they were from a crocodile. "A 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder," the police force added, noting specially trained officers were supporting the boy's family at the hospital. It said detectives from its major crime unit were investigating the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst, a zoo, farm shop and cafe around 20 miles northwest of Cambridge. No further details about the incident were provided. "At this stage we are speaking to people who were at the zoo at the time of this distressing incident to understand more about the circumstances," Detective Inspector Verity McCann said in the police statement. "We do not believe the man arrested and the child are known to each other." J…

Boy, 3 was 'thrown' into crocodile pit 'by man with learning ... ByMARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER Published:02:30 EDT, 19 June 2026|Updated:05:04 EDT, 19 June 2026 212 Viewcomments Tearful witnesses have described seeing a three-year-old boy being tossed into a crocodile pit at a British zoo by a man with learning difficulties before the owner's 'heroic' wife leapt in to rescue him. Tracey Johnson apparently pulled the child to safety. He remains in a critical but stable condition after suffering a broken arm and pelvis in the incident in Cambridgeshire yesterday. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk,believed to be a stranger to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. But he has already been released on bail until September 18 having been assessed as 'not being fit for interview,' police said today. The attacker was a 'mentally disabled' man who was at the zoo on an organised day out from his home with a carer, according to some reports. The boy had been looking at the reptiles when he was thrown around 15ft from an elevated viewing platform down into the Johnsons of Old Hurst tropical house near Huntingdon. One expert believes he probably landed on a concr…

Boy, three, is thrown into crocodile enclosure at zoo ByARTHUR PARASHAR, SENIOR REPORTER Published:11:37 EDT, 18 June 2026|Updated:12:17 EDT, 18 June 2026 A three-year-old boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure by a stranger at a zoo in Cambridgeshire today. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk, who police do not believe is known to the boy, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Cambridgeshire Police said officers scrambled to Johnsons of Old Hurst, in Huntingdon, just before 1.30pm today after the toddler was thrown into the enclosure. The boy was rushed to Addenbrooke's Hospital with serious injuries and is in a 'critical but stable' condition. A heavy police presence was visible at the zoo after the 'hugely traumatic' incident. Specially trained officers are currently supporting the boy's family at the hospital. Detective Inspector Verity McCann said: 'At this stage, we are speaking to people who were at the zoo at the time of this distressing incident to understand more about the circumstances. 'We do not believe the man arrested and the child are known to each other. 'Officers are supporting the boy's family at hospital, and our thoughts remain with them.'…

Man arrested after boy critically injured in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo British police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after being called to a popular zoo north of London.

UK police release man arrested in crocodile-toddler incident A man arrested after a toddler had to be rescued from a crocodile pen at a private zoo has been released on bail. Police say he was unfit for interview.

Boy, 3, 'thrown' into crocodile enclosure at UK zoo A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a zoo’s crocodile enclosure and was badly injured. Detectives from the Major Crime Unit of Cambridgeshire Police are investigating. They say they do not believe the man and child knew each other. Officers were called to Johnsons of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon, at 1.24pm, to “reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure”. The boy was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridgeshire with serious injuries and is critical but stable, police say. Specially trained officers are at the hospital supporting his family. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. In 2019, when the zoo opened its new reptile house, Andy Johnson, who ran the farm, told Cambridgeshire Live : “It's just amazing for people to be able to look down on the animals with no barriers. It inspires you because they are there in real life, not like something you just saw on the TV.” The zoo’s website advertises a 30-minute “crocodile feeding experience” for £80. Breaking news:…