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Hospital Staff Access Records 40 Times Amid Investigation into Boy's Fatal Crocodile Pit Incident

Hospital Staff Access Records 40 Times Amid Investigation into Boy's Fatal Crocodile Pit Incident

A three-year-old boy is now in a stable condition after being thrown into a crocodile pit while visiting a local attraction with his family.

The incident occurred at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, and the boy's condition has improved significantly, according to reports.

Cambridge University Hospitals, where the boy was treated, has launched an investigation into the breach of the victim's medical records, which occurred after the incident.

FILE PHOTO - Johnson?s of Old Hurst the crocodile farm in Cambridgeshire. // A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being mauled by a crocodile at a zoo - as a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Cambridgeshire Police said they were called to Johnson?s of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon in Cambs., just before 1.30pm on today (June 18). the boy is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital and they are supporting this family. They said they do not believe the man and the child are known to each other. Photo released 18/06/2026 Photo released 19/06/2026

The hospital stated that they have strict policies in place to safeguard patient data and take any breach extremely seriously.

They have also referred themselves to the Information Commissioner's Office, as part of their response to the breach.

The suspect in the case was found unfit for interview and has been bailed until September 18.

Police outside as staff start arriving this morning at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, Cambs. // A close pal of the hero zoo keeper who jumped into a crocodile pen to save the life of a little boy today praised her 'extraordinary bravery.'Reptile expert Chris Newman said Tracey Johnson and the three year old boy were both incredibly lucky to escape being bitten by the huge crocodiles who are naturally 'reactive.'Tracey, 55, dashed into the crocodile pen at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon, Cambs, after the un-named boy was thrown in by a stranger.Tracey - who owns the zoo with husband Andy Johnson, 56 - was able to retrieve the three year old boy despite the presence of at least two large Nile crocodiles. Photo released 19/06/2026

A witness reported that the suspect has hearing difficulties and was accompanied by two carers who were allegedly distracted by their phones at the time of the incident.

A parent who was at the zoo at the time of the incident described seeing a man of a bigger build with two carers, who were not paying much attention to him.

The parent stated that the carers were English and were chatting among themselves and on their phones, approximately ten metres behind the suspect.

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