Man killed by tiger at wildlife park was from Sussex

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

William Chapman, 24, from Chichester, was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on 10 October.

William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on 10 October. An inquest opening at Doncaster Coroner's Court heard that Mr Chapman, born in Chichester in 2002, had a history of mental illness and a diagnosis of schizophrenia, with previous bouts of psychosis. His family expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services. Mr Chapman was under adult mental health services in Doncaster and was described as 'highly functioning and independent with no care requirements'.

At about 1.30pm on 10 October, Mr Chapman climbed over two fences and entered the tiger enclosure. He was approached by the tiger and sustained multiple traumatic injuries that rapidly led to his death. Park staff secured the tiger, and paramedics attended but confirmed Mr Chapman's death at the scene. The inquest heard Mr Chapman was a self-employed online trader living in Doncaster. The Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust launched an investigation following his death.

How it is being reported

• Tiger attack victim was born in Chichester, inquest hearsThe family of a man who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park have expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services leading up to his death, an inquest opening has heard.Chichester Observer · 15 Oct, 11:57
• Man who was killed by tiger at wildlife park is from SussexA man who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was born in Chichester, West Sussex, an inquest heardThe Argus · 15 Oct, 10:51

In this story: William Chapman · Chichester · Yorkshire Wildlife Park · Doncaster

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