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Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

A 3-year-old boy suffered a broken arm and pelvis after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect remains on bail.

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New reports specify the child's injuries include a broken arm and pelvis.

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  1. 3-Year-Old Boy Suffered Broken Arm and Pelvis in Zoo Crocodile Pit

    A 3-year-old boy suffered a broken arm and pelvis after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect remains on bail.

    What's confirmed:

    • A 3-year-old boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.
    • The child suffered a broken arm and pelvis.
    • Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
    • The suspect was released on bail.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The suspect has learning difficulties and broke away from carers.
    confidence 95%

  2. Suspect released on bail after toddler injured in crocodile pit

    A 3-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being thrown into a zoo crocodile enclosure in Cambridgeshire. Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect was released on bail because he is not fit for an interview.

    What's confirmed:

    • A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being thrown into a crocodile pit at a zoo.
    • Cambridgeshire police arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The arrested man is 30 years old.
    • The suspect is not fit to be interviewed.
    • The zoo owner's wife jumped into the pit to rescue the child.
    confidence 90%

  3. Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Toddler Thrown Into Zoo Crocodile Pen

    A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire. The zoo owner's wife jumped into the pit to rescue the child. A man not known to the boy was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

    What's confirmed:

    • A 3-year-old boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire.
    • The boy is in critical condition.
    • A man not known to the child was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
    • The wife of the zoo owner jumped into the enclosure to save the boy.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The suspect has learning disabilities and was deemed unfit for police interview.
    • The child was thrown 20ft into the enclosure.
    confidence 90%