A fundraising campaign has surpassed £100,000 for a three-year-old boy who was attacked by a crocodile in June. The boy, from Cambridgeshire, was visiting Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo with his family when the incident occurred.
He suffered injuries to his arms, neck, head, and face, and also sustained broken bones. His family described the aftermath as "the worst 12 hours" of their lives, recounting experiences at Addenbrooke's Hospital that involved signing consent forms for resuscitation and potential amputation. A recent surgery involved a nerve graft on his arm.
The individual arrested in connection with the attack, who did not know the child, has learning disabilities and was on a trip with carers. He was released on bail until September 18 and was assessed as not fit for interview, according to police. The Care Quality Commission and Norfolk County Council have launched separate investigations into the care of the arrested man.