Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inKatie DickinsonThursday 15 October 2026 14:04 BSTWilliam Chapman died in the tiger enclosure (PA Media)An inquest opening heard that 24-year-old William Chapman died from multiple traumatic injuries after climbing over two fences into a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on 10 October.Mr Chapman's family expressed concerns regarding his treatment by mental health services prior to his death, highlighting his history of schizophrenia and previous bouts of psychosis.The Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has launched an investigation into his care, while the City of Doncaster Council is conducting a health and safety investigation.Park staff secured the Amur tiger, named Altai, before paramedics confirmed Mr Chapman's death at the scene, with park officials confirming the animal is safe and will not be euthanised.The inquest into the Chichester-born online trader's death has been adjourned until 18 March next year, when a full hearing will take place.In fullTiger attack victim had experienced previous bouts of psychosis, inquest hearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in