
CP
Cambridgeshire police
Organization Law EnforcementCambridgeshire police are investigating an incident where a boy was critically injured in a zoo crocodile enclosure.
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About
Cambridgeshire police are the law enforcement agency responsible for policing the county of Cambridgeshire, England. They are currently newsworthy due to their involvement in a serious incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo. Officers were called to the zoo following reports of a three-year-old boy ending up in a crocodile enclosure, resulting in critical injuries. A man was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident. However, he has since been released on bail as he was deemed unfit for interview. Detectives from the major crimes unit are continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding how the child came to be in the enclosure. The force's actions and ongoing investigation are of public interest due to the severity of the child's injuries and the unusual nature of the incident.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
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