Yorkshire tiger attack victim’s family share concerns as inquest opens

• William Chapman, 24, died from multiple traumatic injuries after being mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster.
• An inquest opening heard Mr Chapman climbed over two fences to enter the enclosure before being attacked by the animal.
• The hearing was told Mr Chapman had a history of schizophrenia and had suffered previous bouts of psychosis.
• His family has raised a number of concerns regarding his contact with adult mental health services prior to his death.
• An NHS foundation trust has launched an investigation into his care, with a full inquest scheduled for 18 March next year.

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Yorkshire tiger latest: Victim’s family concerned about his contact with mental health services before horror attack, inquest hears