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Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened

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Dickinson, K. (2026, October 15). Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/yorkshire-wildlife-park-doncaster-donald-trump-shirley-henderson-emergency-services-b1300918.html

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An inquest into the death of former child actor William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, is scheduled to begin on Thursday at Doncaster Coroner’s Court. Chapman's family stated that he had been suffering from significant mental illness and was prescribed strong medication, though they did not specify how this may have contributed to the incident. The family expressed their devastation over his loss and asked for privacy during the investigation process.

Written by AI on 2026-10-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 10, 2026, a man named William Chapman, 24, entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster and was killed by one of the park's Amur tigers named Altai. Emergency services responded to the scene but were unable to save Chapman, who had climbed into the enclosure despite clear warnings and safety measures. The wildlife park closed immediately after the incident and remained shut until October 16, when it reopened to visitors. Zookeepers confirmed that Altai was "safe and well" and would not be euthanized. The coroner revealed that Chapman had a diagnosis of schizophrenia and his family expressed concerns over his treatment by mental health services prior to the incident.

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Katie Dickinson

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🔮 An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened

🔮 Yorkshire Wildlife Park said their "thoughts and heartfelt sympathies" were with the man's family, and confirmed that the tiger, called Altai, will not be euthanised following the incident. City of Doncaster Council has also launched a health and safety investigation into the death, which a spokesperson said was "in line with our statutory duties". Eyewitnesses have reported that Mr Chapman entered the enclosure after climbing down from a walkway, and that, despite attempts to distract the tiger, it attacked the man from its landing point.

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🔮 A woman who lives near the wildlife park where a man was killed by a tiger has said she was concerned over reports the victim may have had additional needs and that people “seemed to care more about the tiger”.

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An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday. asserted

who → kill → Thursday

A hearing is scheduled at Doncaster Coroner’s Court at 10am on Thursday. asserted

hearing → schedule → Thursday

Former child actor Mr Chapman’s family said he had suffered from “significant mental illness over a number of years” and was “prescribed strong medication”. asserted

he → say → medication

In a statement released on Tuesday evening, they said: “It will be for the coroner to decide what part this played in his death. asserted

this → release → death

Read More “We would ask everybody to respect that process.” asserted

We → read → process

“The family are utterly devastated by their loss and are struggling to come to terms with what has happened,” they said. asserted

they → devastate → terms

“The publication and circulation of deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress at an exceptionally vulnerable time. asserted

publication → cause → time

We ask people to stop doing this. asserted

We → ask → this

“The family are hopeful that the relevant authorities will do their upmost to get to the bottom of why our amazing son did what he did.” asserted

he → do → what

They added: “William was a bright, warm and engaging young man whom his family dearly loved – and William loved them back. asserted

William → add → them

He previously attended Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. asserted

He → attend → Wycombe

In a tribute shared on Facebook, the school said it was “deeply saddened” to hear of the loss of its former student, adding “we loved watching William grow, both as a person and as a performer”. asserted

William → share → performer

He was pronounced dead at the scene. asserted

He → pronounce → scene

City of Doncaster Council, which is responsible for licensing the park, said on Monday it had started a health and safety investigation. asserted

it → license → investigation

Dan Swaine, executive director of place at City of Doncaster Council, said: “As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, in line with our statutory duties, the council has launched a health and safety investigation.” asserted

council → say → investigation

In a previous statement on social media, the wildlife park said “many, many people” had contacted them about Altai, the Amur tiger involved in the incident, and it confirmed he is “safe and well” and will not be euthanised. asserted

he → say → incident

Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened

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