A man who suffered from psychosis before his death at a South Yorkshire zoo raised concerns among his family about his access to mental health support, they revealed during an inquest. The incident occurred when he entered a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where he was fatally attacked by the animal. His family described his struggles with mental health as they questioned whether proper care was provided before the tragic event. The inquest is now examining the circumstances surrounding his death.


Family express concerns about William Chapman’s contact with mental health services before his deathA man who was killed by a tiger at a South Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, his family told an inquest opening, as they expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services before his death.William Chapman was mauled to death by the animal at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday, after climbing into its enclosure. Continue reading...