After the crocodile attack, a hospital examination of the boy was found

The hospital has launched an investigation after up to 40 staff received medical information about a child who was seriously injured in a crocodile pit.

He was a three-year-old boy who is now doing well at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. He attacked the Johnsons of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon..

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) said it was investigating whether there were legitimate grounds for access to the records and referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

“We will take strong disciplinary action if any member of staff is found to have access to patient records without legitimate clinical or operational reasons,” he added.

Officers said they were called to the zoo at 13:34 BST on 18 June.

The boy, who is from Cambridgeshire and was visiting the zoo with his family, was seriously injured “while in the enclosure” and was pulled out by staff members, police said.

A 30-year-old Norfolk man has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of attempted murder.