Man fatally attacked by tiger after entering enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

William Chapman, who had previously appeared as a child actor on ITV and one outlet programmes, entered the enclosure of an Amur tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster and was killed. Police reported he was visiting the park alone, and he was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency crews arrived shortly after 1.30 pm on October 10. The City of Doncaster Council, acting as the licensing authority, launched a health and safety investigation and is coordinating with police and health agencies.

The tiger, named Altai, was confirmed to be safe and will not be put down. The park remained closed for the fifth day after the attack, and officials asked for privacy for those involved. Chapman had attended the Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and had roles in shows such as ITV's May Contain Nuts and the a journalist at one outlet.