Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
Summary
A 24-year-old man named William Chapman was killed by a tiger after climbing into its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. He had a history of serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, and his family raised concerns about his mental health care before his death.Key Facts
- William Chapman was killed by a 200kg Siberian tiger named Altai after entering its enclosure.
- Chapman had been diagnosed with schizophrenia but lived independently and worked as an online trader.
- His family expressed concerns about his mental health treatment and contact with local NHS services.
- The death occurred on 10 October, and officials confirmed Chapman died from multiple traumatic injuries.
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park staff secured the tiger after the attack, and the tiger will not be euthanised.
- The park’s health and safety procedures and mental health services involvement are being investigated.
- Chapman’s family found it distressing that US President Trump shared videos of the attack on social media.
- A full inquest into the death is scheduled for 18 March next year.
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