The toddler remains in hospital in a stable condition after being attacked by at least one crocodile

The family of the three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being 'thrown into' a crocodile enclosure has issued a statement thanking those who helped him.

In the statement, issued through Cambridgeshire Police, the family expressed their gratitude to the zoo staff who rescued the toddler and those who are treating him in hospital.

The boy, who is now in a stable condition, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on June 18 after entering a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons Zoo, near Huntingdon.

His family, who have not been named, said: "We would like to thank the staff at the zoo who rescued our son from the enclosure.

"We are truly grateful for the public support and well-wishes we have received, as well as to everyone who has been directly involved in our son’s care and recovery in hospital.

"Our attention remains focused on his recovery and supporting him through this extremely challenging and prolonged period of time."

A fundraising page has been set-up to support the boy's recovery and to offer the family financial stability while they support their son, the force said.

The police reiterated the boy was in a stable condition, but "faces a long road to recovery".

The fundraising page says the boy has undergone "multiple surgeries".

"His parents are currently by his side in hospital, supporting him through both immediate and ongoing care physically and psychologically," the author of the fundraising page added.

A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested in connection with the incident, but was later bailed as a he was "not fit for police interview".

The suspect, it is understood, has learning difficulties and had been on a trip with carers when the incident happened.

Cambridgeshire Police said the boy was "injured by a crocodile" after he entered the enclosure at Johnsons Zoo.

The boy was rushed to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, intially in a critical condition, but Cambridgeshire Police announced last Monday he was now in a "stable" one.

The three-year-old is from Cambridgeshire and was visiting the zoo with his family when he was "thrown" in.

Meanwhile, the hospital where the boy is being treated, has launched a probe after 40 of its employees tried to access the medical records of the toddler.

An investigation is underway after Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) said it was looking into whether staff members accessing the records of the boy were legitimate.

It has also referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

A CUH spokesman said: "We have strict policies in place to safeguard patient data and we take any breach extremely seriously.

"We know the vast majority of our 13,000 staff understand the fundamental importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and uphold the highest professional standards.

"Where any member of staff is found to have accessed patient records without legitimate clinical or operational reasons we take robust disciplinary action, including dismissal.

"As part of our response to any breach, we notify both the ICO and apologise to patients and their families affected."

The spokesman said the boy's family have been informed of the ongoing probe.