Man released by police after boy, three, critically injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

Cambridgeshire police released a 30-year-old man on bail on June 19, 2026, who had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a three-year-old boy's critical injury in a zoo crocodile enclosure. The man, from Norfolk, was deemed unfit for interview by authorities. Detectives from the major crimes unit are continuing their investigation into the incident. The boy sustained critical injuries after ending up inside the enclosure. Further inquiries are ongoing as police work to understand the circumstances that led to the child's presence in the dangerous area. The incident prompted a significant police response and a detailed investigation into the safety protocols at the zoo.