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Suspect charged after 3-year-old boy injured in crocodile enclosure released on bail

A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was released on bail after being arrested for attempted murder. He was deemed unfit for police interviews. The three-year-old victim remains in critical condition with a broken arm and pelvis.

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The suspect's origin in Norfolk and the role of Tracey Johnson in the rescue are now known.

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  1. Suspect released on bail after child injured in crocodile enclosure

    A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was released on bail after being arrested for attempted murder. He was deemed unfit for police interviews. The three-year-old victim remains in critical condition with a broken arm and pelvis.

    What's confirmed:

    • Cambridgeshire police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
    • The suspect was released on bail after being assessed as unfit for a police interview.
    • A three-year-old boy suffered a broken arm and pelvis and is in critical condition.
    • The incident occurred at a crocodile enclosure in Cambridgeshire.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tracey Johnson pulled the child to safety.
    • The man had learning difficulties.
    confidence 90%

  2. Suspect Bailed After 3-Year-Old Critically Injured in Cambridgeshire Zoo Crocodile Pen

    A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was forced into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst. The child suffered critical injuries, including a broken arm and pelvis. The suspect has been released on bail after police determined he was unfit for an interview.

    What's confirmed:

    • A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
    • The incident occurred Thursday afternoon at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
    • A three-year-old boy was critically injured after being forced into a crocodile enclosure.
    • The zoo owner's wife jumped into the enclosure to rescue the child.
    • The suspect was released on bail because police assessed him as not fit for an interview.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The suspect has learning disabilities and broke away from carers during a day trip.
    • The zoo owner, his wife, and their son all leapt into the enclosure to save the boy.
    • The child suffered a broken arm and pelvis during the fall.
    confidence 90%