Boy, three, attacked by crocodile no longer critically ill as police study CCTV
A 30-year-old man was arrested and bailed on suspicion of attempted murder
A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo is no longer in a critical condition.
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The boy was attacked by at least one crocodile, the BBC understands, following the incident at Johnsons of Old hurst near Huntingdon, on Thursday.
Cambridgeshire Police has arrested and bailed a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
A spokesperson for the force said: "The boy is no longer critical and is in a stable condition in hospital."
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The child, who was not known to the man, was pulled out by staff and received medical treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital.
It is understood that he was attacked by at least one crocodile after he was allegedly thrown into the enclosure, but it is understood the crocodiles have not been seized or killed.
The suspect is believed to have learning disabilities and had been on a supervised trip with carers.
It was reported that the wife of the zoo's owner, Tracey Johnson, jumped in to save the child and one witness said they saw staff in tears afterwards.
Emergency services including an air ambulance and rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene.
The zoo, which is home to over 100 animals including lions and tigers, is off a leafy rural lane with residential properties along it in the village of Old Hurst, with a tea room, farm shop and steakhouse also at the site.
The incident appeared to be mocked by coupon company Wowcher who sent an e-mail to customer encourgaing them to check out their "special deals" on getaways and activities, which was headlined: "Snap up these deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid."
Issuing an apology, a spokeserson said: "We are extremely sorry for an email subject line sent by Wowcher.
"The wording was unacceptable. It should never have been written. It was never approved for use.
"The responsibility sits with us and we are urgently reviewing how our processes failed.
"We recognise the hurt and distress it has caused, particularly for the young child’s family at this unimaginably difficult time."
Wowcher said it was also reviewing its marketing content in the aftermath.
Mike Annicelli, 52, lives close to the zoo and previously said he had previously visited the attraction and had felt safe.
He said: "Everything is elevated, you're far away from the animals."