Ted Hennessey

A 30‑year‑old man with reported learning difficulties was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three‑year‑old boy was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire. The child suffered severe injuries and has undergone multiple surgeries, with further procedures expected. Norfolk County Council launched a Section 42 Care Act inquiry into the suspect’s care circumstances, while police stated he was not fit for interview. The zoo’s co‑owner reportedly entered the enclosure to rescue the child, who remains in stable condition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.