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William Chapman died from 'multiple traumatic injuries' in tiger attack, inquest hears
A man who was attacked by a tiger after climbing two fences to enter its enclosure at a wildlife park died of "multiple traumatic injuries", an inquest has heard.
William Chapman visited Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday and entered the animal's pen.
The 24-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and died of "multiple traumatic injuries and animal interaction", the opening of his inquest at Doncaster Coroner's Court heard.
Senior coroner Nicola Mundy said he had a history of mental illness, a diagnosis of schizophrenia and had suffered previous bouts of psychosis. His family had raised concerns about his contact with Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust, the hearing was told.
Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content after Trump reposts video
Relatives of William Chapman say footage of attack shared online ‘deeply offensive’ and causing them ‘severe distress’
The family of a man killed by a tiger at a wildlife park in the UK have spoken about their “severe distress” at the circulation of online media after Donald Trump reposted a video of the incident.
William Chapman, 23, was mauled to death after entering an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
His family described him as “bright, warm and engaging” and suffering from severe mental illness. They said online footage being shared was “deeply offensive” and causing them “severe distress”.
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