A three-year-old boy who suffered serious injuries after entering a crocodile enclosure is now in a stable condition, police have confirmed.
The incident is understood to have involved at least one crocodile, according to BBC reporting, and happened on Thursday at Johnsons of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire Police said a 30-year-old man has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of attempted murder as investigations continue.
A spokesperson for the force said: “The boy is no longer critical and is in a stable condition in hospital.”
Officers were called to the zoo at around 13:34 BST on Thursday.
Police added that the child, who is from Cambridgeshire and had been visiting the zoo with his family, sustained serious injuries while inside the enclosure and was rescued by staff.
He was treated at the scene before being transferred to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for further care.
The zoo at Johnsons of Old Hurst, located in the Cambridgeshire village of Old Hurst, is home to more than 100 animals, including lions and tigers.
The fully licensed site, which has been operating for around 20 years, also features a farm, café and butcher’s shop. Its crocodile house was added in 2009.
Police confirmed that the crocodiles at the facility were neither seized nor killed.
Police have arrested a man from Norfolk on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an incident involving a child.
The suspect, who is believed to be unfamiliar with the child, had reportedly been on a zoo trip with carers at the time.
He has since been released on bail until 18 September. Police also confirmed that he was assessed as not being fit for interview.
Authorities explained that individuals may be considered unfit for interview if their physical or mental condition affects their ability to take part in questioning.