Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
Family express concerns about William Chapman’s contact with mental health services before his death A man who was killed by a tiger at a South Yorkshire…
The Guardian reports: Family express concerns about William Chapman’s contact with mental health services before his death A 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.
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