Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears

Image source, Family handout Image caption, William Chapman was killed by a tiger after he entered its enclosure at the weekend

A man who was attacked by a tiger after climbing two fences to enter its enclosure at a wildlife park died of "multiple traumatic injuries", an inquest has heard.

William Chapman, 24, visited Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday and entered the animal's pen.

The 24-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and died of "multiple traumatic injuries and animal interaction", the opening of his inquest at Doncaster Coroner's Court heard.

Senior coroner Nicola Mundy said he had a history of mental illness, a diagnosis of schizophrenia and had suffered previous bouts of psychosis. His family had raised concerns about his contact with Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust, the hearing was told.