A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly forcing a 3-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Huntingdon, England.
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shocking incident at a zoo in Huntingdon, England, where he allegedly forced a 3-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure. The incident occurred at Johnsons of Old Hurst, a farm and zoo located north of London.
The unidentified man was released from custody on Friday after being deemed unfit for interview by authorities. Cambridgeshire police confirmed that the boy sustained critical injuries during the incident. He is currently in stable condition, having reportedly suffered a broken arm and pelvis.
The 30-year-old suspect will remain on bail until September 30, pending further investigations. Authorities have stated that the man is not known to the victim, raising questions about the motive behind his actions.
The young boy was rescued from the crocodile enclosure by Tracey Johnson, the wife of the zoo’s owner. Witnesses have praised her bravery, noting that she put herself in “immense danger” to save the child. A local resident described Johnson as an extraordinary lady who would always risk her own safety for others.
“I know Tracey very well and she’s a lovely lady and it’s nothing more than I’d expect from her,” the villager told BBC News. “She’s an extraordinary lady and very brave.”
The zoo’s owners have announced that their tropical house will remain closed until further notice, expressing their thoughts and prayers for the boy and his family on social media.
Huntingdonshire district councillor Charlotte Lowe expressed her disbelief over the incident, stating, “I can’t fathom how it’s happened because they’ve got all the right protection and safety equipment, for want of a better word, in there,” according to The Guardian.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Cambridgeshire Constabulary for further comments regarding the ongoing investigation.