Investigators launch a probe into the care of a man arrested after a three-year-old boy is allegedly thrown into a zoo crocodile enclosure in England. Multiple outlets report that the man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains the focus of both the police case and separate scrutiny into his care arrangements.
Sky News and other sources say the investigation centres on concerns about how the man is being cared for, including whether there are any neglect-related issues. The probe follows claims that the boy sustained serious injuries after ending up in the enclosure.
The BBC reports that the boy, aged three, requires extensive treatment and has had multiple surgeries following the incident. Other outlets also describe the suspect as having learning difficulties and say he had been on a trip with carers at the time.
Officials have not been reported as concluding any findings in the care investigation, and details of how the incident happened remain under investigation alongside the criminal allegations.
