
- An inquest opening heard that 24-year-old William Chapman died from multiple traumatic injuries after climbing over two fences into a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on 10 October.
- Mr Chapman's family expressed concerns regarding his treatment by mental health services prior to his death, highlighting his history of schizophrenia and previous bouts of psychosis.
- The Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has launched an investigation into his care, while the City of Doncaster Council is conducting a health and safety investigation.
- Park staff secured the Amur tiger, named Altai, before paramedics confirmed Mr Chapman's death at the scene, with park officials confirming the animal is safe and will not be euthanised.
- The inquest into the Chichester-born online trader's death has been adjourned until 18 March next year, when a full hearing will take place.
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