Fundraising tops £105,000 for boy injured in crocodile pit

More than £100,000 has been raised to support the family of a three-year-old boy who suffered serious injuries after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire last month. The incident occurred on June 18 at Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon.

The boy was rescued by zoo staff and underwent a 12-hour operation after being taken to hospital. He has since required seven operations, including a nerve graft intended to help regain movement in his left hand. In an update posted earlier this month on a fundraising page, the boy's family said they are amazed at how far he has come and that he is smiling again. They added that while they are not at the end of their journey, they are hopeful the most recent procedure will be the last for now, which could allow them to return home soon if his recovery continues.

A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident. He was later released on bail after police assessed him as not being fit for interview. According to reports, the suspect has learning difficulties and was on a trip with carers at the time of the incident. An investigation has been launched into his care.