An inquest hears a man killed by a Yorkshire zoo tiger had psychosis bouts.
They publishedMan killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
First reportnews.sky.com · 15 Oct, 06:04Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 15 Oct, 10:42Z
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Why it matters
What
Chapman entered the enclosure; his family raised concerns about his contact with mental health services.
Why
The case puts his care and zoo safety under scrutiny.
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The full inquest and safety investigation.
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Summary
- William Chapman, 23, was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster.
- Emergency services were called at 1:30pm on 10 October; Chapman was pronounced dead at the scene.
- An inquest is set to open at Doncaster Coroner’s Court at 10am on Thursday.
- Chapman’s family said he had long-standing mental illness and was prescribed strong medication.
- City of Doncaster Council has launched a health and safety investigation into the incident.
Summary
- William Chapman, 24, died from multiple traumatic injuries after a tiger mauling.
- Chapman reportedly climbed over two fences to enter the tiger enclosure.
- The inquest heard Chapman had a history of schizophrenia and psychosis.
- His family raised concerns about his contact with adult mental health services.
- An NHS foundation trust launched an investigation into his care ahead of the full inquest.
Summary
- 24-year-old William Chapman was killed by tiger Altai at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Chapman reportedly climbed two fences and entered the tiger enclosure on Oct 10, 2026.
- Inquest heard Chapman had a history of mental illness, including schizophrenia and psychosis.
- Family stated concerns about his contact with mental health services prior to death.
- Park staff fired five acoustic blasts attempting to deter the tiger; Chapman died at the scene.
Summary
- William Chapman, 24, entered the tiger's enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster.
- He was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple traumatic injuries and animal interaction.
- The inquest opened in Doncaster Coroner's Court with his family absent.
- Park staff secured the tiger and paramedics attended; the park was evacuated and remains closed.
- The hearing noted a history of mental illness and ongoing NHS trust concerns about care.
Summary
- William Chapman, 24, died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Postmortem: death caused by multiple traumatic injuries from the tiger encounter.
- Chapman had a schizophrenia diagnosis but was described as highly functioning with no care needs.
- Family raised concerns about his contact with mental health services prior to death.
- Full inquest proceeding in Doncaster coroner’s court; health and safety investigation launched.