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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“Tiger attack victim's family expressed concern about his contact with mental health services before he was mauled to death at Yorkshire zoo, inquest hears”
Family concerns about mental health contact before tiger mauling death
Key points
- 24-year-old William Chapman was killed by tiger Altai at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Chapman reportedly climbed two fences and entered the tiger enclosure on Oct 10, 2026.
- Inquest heard Chapman had a history of mental illness, including schizophrenia and psychosis.
- Family stated concerns about his contact with mental health services prior to death.
- Park staff fired five acoustic blasts attempting to deter the tiger; Chapman died at the scene.
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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.