The incident occurred at a zoo in Huntingdon, where a three-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile. The boy sustained serious injuries and was rescued by the zoo owner's wife, who jumped into the enclosure to save him.
Chris Newman, the director of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare, stated that the rescue efforts involved the zoo owner and his son, who both played a significant role in saving the child. The suspect, who allegedly attacked the boy, reportedly has hearing difficulties and was accompanied by two carers who were preoccupied with their phones at the time of the incident.
A witness who was at the zoo described the suspect as a man of larger build, accompanied by two carers who were not paying attention to him. The witness stated that the carers were English and chatting among themselves while on their phones, which may have led to the suspect's actions going unnoticed.
The zoo was shut following the incident, and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the attack. The suspect was found unfit for interview and bailed until September 18. Additionally, an investigation has been launched into a data breach at Addenbrooke's Hospital, where the boy was taken after the attack. Up to 40 staff accessed the boy's medical details, prompting an investigation into why this occurred.
