Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack latest - everything we know so far as police issue 'do not share' warning
Yorkshire Wildlife Park - tiger attack: here is everything we know so far after a man entered the tiger enclosure today
South Yorkshire Police was called just after half-past-one this afternoon following reports a man had gained entry to the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
It is not clear at this stage how the man managed to gain entry to the enclosure, nor what his motives for doing so were. The man, who appeared to be wearing a black jumper and jeans, was seriously injured.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park triggered its emergency response procedure, alerting emergency services. The park was evacuated and closed and will be closed tomorrow, too.
There is no further risk the safety of the wider public.
Yorkshire’s air ambulance was scrambled, two additional ambulances were blue-lighted to to scene and a doctor was in attendance, too.
Police are in the process of locating the man’s family in order to inform them of what has happened.
Numerous videos are being widely shared on social media. The footage is distressing and police have urged people to think about the nature of the content they are sharing, asking them not to do it.
A full South Yorkshire Police statement said: “At 1.35pm today (Saturday 10 October) we received reports of a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The tiger has subsequently attacked the man and this has resulted in serious injury.
“Officers are working at pace to make contact with the man’s family and no further detail will be provided at this time. The tiger remained in the enclosure following the incident and there is no wider risk to the public.
“Following the incident, Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated and officers remain on scene carrying out enquiries. We are aware of videos circulating online and we would encourage people not to share this distressing footage.”
Yorkshire Wildlife Park said: “We can confirm that a serious incident has occurred today at the tiger enclosure. The park is now closed and will remain closed tomorrow.”
This is a breaking story. Updates will follow as details emerge.