Overview
- The child was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst on June 18 and was admitted to hospital with serious injuries.
- A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assessed as not fit for interview and later released on bail.
- Authorities have launched a separate investigation into the suspect’s care arrangements after reports he has learning difficulties and was on an outing with carers.
- The boy has undergone multiple operations, his family say he is improving and a fundraising page has raised more than £100,000 to support his recovery.
- The zoo’s staff reportedly helped rescue the boy and the incident has prompted public concern and official scrutiny of enclosure safety and supervision.