Man dies in tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man has died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, 260 kilometres north of London near Doncaster, on Saturday.

Tigers contained, no wider public risk

South Yorkshire Police said the park's tigers remained inside the enclosure and there was no wider risk to the public.The man's family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers.

“The man's family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time.”

Zoo closes until Sunday after serious incident

Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed after the serious incident and will remain closed until Sunday.The park said the safety and wellbeing of visitors, staff and animals remain its highest priority.

“The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority.”