Family of boy, three, thrown into crocodile pit say he faces ‘prolonged’ recovery

The boy faces a ‘long road to recovery’, a fundraiser for his family said (Picture: Johnsons of Old Hurst)

The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after allegedly being thrown into a crocodile pit has spoken out about his condition for the first time.

The child has had multiple surgeries after he fell 15ft into the enclosure while visiting Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon with his family.

A ‘mentally disabled’ man, who broke away from his carers, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was released on bail after being described as ‘not being fit for interview’ by police.

The boy’s family has now released a statement pr...