Man attacked by tiger in England after entering enclosure at wildlife park
William Chapman, a 24-year-old former child actor, died on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after scaling a fence and entering the Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. The tiger, named Altai, mauled Chapman to death in front of witnesses. An inquest has since revealed Chapman suffered multiple traumatic injuries. The park is scheduled to reopen this Friday. Park officials and authorities confirmed that Altai will not be euthanized following the attack.
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- ✓ William Chapman died after entering the Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on October 10, 2026.
- ✓ The attack occurred at a wildlife park near the city of Doncaster in northern England.
- ✓ The tiger involved in the attack is named Altai.
- ✓ Altai will not be euthanized following the incident.
What changed
A coronial inquest has opened and revealed the nature of Chapman's traumatic injuries.
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Former child actor William Chapman killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
William Chapman, a 24-year-old former child actor, died on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after scaling a fence and entering the Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. The tiger, named Altai, mauled Chapman to death in front of witnesses. An inquest has since revealed Chapman suffered multiple traumatic injuries. The park is scheduled to reopen this Friday. Park officials and authorities confirmed that Altai will not be euthanized following the attack.
Why it matters
The incident has raised questions regarding safety protocols at UK wildlife parks. Chapman's family has since raised concerns regarding his history of schizophrenia and psychosis and his previous contact with mental health services in Doncaster.
What is confirmed
- William Chapman died after entering the Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on October 10, 2026.
- The attack occurred at a wildlife park near the city of Doncaster in northern England.
- The tiger involved in the attack is named Altai.
- Altai will not be euthanized following the incident.
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park is scheduled to reopen on Friday.
- An inquest found that Chapman suffered multiple traumatic injuries.
Still unconfirmed
- William Chapman's final words to the tiger were 'stop being naughty'.
- William Chapman suffered from severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and psychosis.
- William Chapman was 23 years old.
What to watch next
- Findings from the ongoing coronial inquest into the cause of death
- Official responses from Doncaster mental health services regarding Chapman's care
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