Skip to main content
Advertisement

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Boy Injured in Crocodile Enclosure

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was critically injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnson's of Old Hurst, Huntingdonshire. The boy is in stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

·2 min read
BBC Breaking News

Incident and Arrest

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in which a three-year-old boy sustained critical injuries after entering a crocodile enclosure.

Cambridgeshire Police reported that they were called to Johnson's of Old Hurst in Old Hurst, Huntingdonshire, at 13:24 BST.

The injured boy was transported to Addenbrooke's Hospital with serious injuries and is currently in a stable condition, according to the police.

Advertisement

Authorities have identified a 30-year-old man from Norfolk who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police have stated that they do not believe the man and the child were known to each other prior to the incident.

Ongoing Investigation

This breaking news story is being updated, and additional details will be released shortly. Readers are advised to refresh the page for the most current information.

Stay Informed

Updates on breaking news can be received on smartphones or tablets via the App. Additionally, the latest alerts are available by following @BBCBreaking on X.

"The boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with serious injuries and is in a stable condition," the force said.
"Police said a 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, adding that they do not believe the man and child were known to each other."

This article was sourced from bbc

Advertisement

Related News