A man has been arrested after a young boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire, England, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The incident occurred at a zoo in the Huntingdonshire region, according to Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
Police confirmed that a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody. The boy, whose age has not been disclosed, was rescued from the enclosure and taken to a hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Several media reports have suggested the child was thrown into the enclosure, but this has not been confirmed by authorities. The zoo has been closed pending an investigation.
