An Arkansas judge has been hospitalized in a serious condition after being attacked by his family 's pet zebra . White County District Judge Mark Derrick was rushed to hospital following the incident on Sunday night . Searcy police Sgt . Steve Hernandez told The Daily Citizen that police were called to Derrick 's home Sunday after the judge was attacked by the animal . Serious : White Country District Judge Mark Derrick ( left ) was rushed to hospital Sunday night after being mauled by his father 's pet zebra . Pictured right is a file photo . The zebra is the pet of Derrick 's father , police say . Court clerk Misty Perkins said the judge suffered eye and arm injuries . Derrick is hospitalized at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock . Police would n't elaborate on the attack . They also provided no explanation as to why the family owned a zebra . However police said they are not considering criminal charges because the incident involved an animal that was legally owned .
White County District Judge Mark Derrick rushed to hospital Sunday . Mauled by his father 's pet zebra . Police say the animal is legally owned . Derrick remains in a serious condition at the University of Arkansas .