An inquest hears a man killed by a Yorkshire zoo tiger had psychosis bouts.
Chapman entered the enclosure; his family raised concerns about his contact with mental health services.
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Key points
- 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.
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“Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears”
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Chapman entered the enclosure; his family raised concerns about his contact with mental health services.