Tiger attack victim William Chapman was former child actor who 'appeared on BBC and ITV': news
13-10-2026
Former Child Actor William Chapman Identified as Yorkshire Wildlife Park Tiger Attack Victim
William Chapman, a former British child actor known for appearances on BBC and ITV productions, has been named as the victim who died following a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster.
Emergency services were called to the wildlife park after Chapman entered the enclosure of an Amur tiger, where he sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that an official health and safety investigation has been launched by the City of Doncaster Council alongside South Yorkshire Police to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. Chapman had trained in performing arts during his youth and worked across British television before stepping away from the screen.
Daily Express