Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
Family express concerns about William Chapman’s contact with mental health services before his death
TL;DR
- William Chapman, 24, died after climbing into a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Chapman had been diagnosed with schizophrenia but was considered highly functioning.
- His family has raised concerns about his contact with local mental health services.
- An inquest heard Chapman entered the enclosure housing a Siberian tiger named Altai.
- Park staff secured the tiger, and paramedics confirmed Chapman's death at the scene.
- City of Doncaster council is conducting a health and safety investigation.
- The family has called footage of the attack shared online 'deeply offensive'.
- Chapman had previous acting roles as a child.