Man killed in tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park named
The BBC understands the man attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure on Saturday afternoon is William Chapman.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Incident
The man entered the enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster shortly after 13:30 BST on Saturday and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to South Yorkshire Police. An eyewitness described seeing the man wearing headphones and "pacing around" near the enclosure before he went in and was attacked. Police confirmed he was visiting the park on his own.
His family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers. The wildlife park remains closed as investigations into the death continue. A health and safety investigation has also been launched by City of Doncaster Council.
The rare Amur tiger, called Altai, remains in the enclosure and will not be euthanised.