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William Chapman: Man killed by tiger ‘appeared on BBC and ITV as a child actor’ | UK | News

William Chapman: Man killed by tiger ‘appeared on BBC and ITV as a child actor’ | UK | News

The man who was killed by a tiger after he entered the animal’s enclosure appeared on BBC and ITV as a child, it has been reported. William Chapman appeared in ITV’s May Contain Nuts playing Alfie Chaplin alongside Shirley Henderson, famous for playing Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter, the BBC reports. He also appeared in the BBC’s True Stories as Edward Jenner in 2012, according to the broadcaster as well as a page under the man’s name on IMDb. A health and safety investigation has been launched into the incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, which unfolded on Saturday. Emergency services were contacted shortly after 1.30pm on October 10 when Mr Chapman, who police said it is believed was visiting the park alone, entered the enclosure. The man, who is understood to have attended the Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was mauled by the tiger. The park will remain closed on Wednesday for the fifth day following the attack. A short clip, reportedly …

Man killed by tiger at UK zoo shared chilling Instagram post | UK | News

Man killed by tiger at UK zoo shared chilling Instagram post | UK | News

Eerie Instagram photos posted by the man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildfire Park have been unearthed. The victim has been named as William Chapman, who is believed to have been in his early 20s. Mr Chapman, who was described as vulnerable by the police, uploaded images of himself holding a bible and a crossbow on the day of his death. The chilling picture shows Chapman sitting on a kitchen countertop while clenching an arrow between his teeth with the crossbow across his lap. Chapman, believed to be wearing the same clothes as on the day of his death, posted a single heart emoji alongside the social media post. He also shared an Instagram post moments before he was killed. The footage captured his final moments as he filmed himself slowly approaching Altai, a 30-stone tiger resting on a raised wooden platform, according to the Mail. The man, who has not been formally named, can be heard breathing heavily in the clip as horrified witnesses urge him to turn back, …

Police issue major update after man mauled to death by tiger at UK wildlife park | UK | News

Police issue major update after man mauled to death by tiger at UK wildlife park | UK | News

Police have issued an update after a man was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. South Yorkshire Police said the unnamed victim was not believed to have been accompanied by anybody when he jumped into the big cat’s enclosure on Saturday. A spokesman said on Monday: “It is not believed that the man who died at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park was being accompanied by anybody.” This comes as the City of Doncaster Council has also said it has launched a health and safety investigation into the man’s death. Dan Swaine, Executive Director of Place at City of Doncaster Council, said: “We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred this weekend and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with everyone involved, including the family and loved ones of the person who tragically lost their life, those that witnessed the incident and the staff involved at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as well as the emergency services who provided a swift response. “As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, …