Trump shares footage of man being fatally attacked by tiger in UK wildlife park on Truth Social

Donald Trump has shared footage of the fatal tiger attack that took place over the weekend at a UK wildlife park with his 13 million followers on Truth Social.

The US president added a signed message alongside the brief clip, writing: "Don’t ever mess with nature!"

The video depicts the animal clawing and biting the victim as he sat inside the enclosure, though his death is not shown.

Mr Trump subsequently uploaded a second post featuring a video compilation appearing to show several people being mauled by lions, set to upbeat music.

A health and safety investigation has begun into the incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, where a man named in reports as William Chapman died after entering the tiger enclosure on Saturday.

Following the attack, the site will stay closed on Wednesday for a fifth day.

Emergency services were called just after 1.30pm on 10 October after Mr Chapman, who police said was visiting alone, entered the enclosure.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

It emerged on Tuesday that Mr Chapman was a child actor who appeared on series broadcast on the BBC and ITV.

He previously appeared in ITV’s May Contain Nuts, alongside Harry Potter actress Shirley Henderson, and in the BBC’s True Stories series, according to IMDB.

He previously attended Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

In a tribute shared on Facebook, the school said it was “deeply saddened” to hear of the loss of its former student, adding “we loved watching William grow, both as a person and as a performer”.

Jackie Palmer Stage School said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former student, William Chapman.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with William’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

“We loved watching William grow, both as a person and as a performer, during his time with us.

“It was a privilege to be part of his journey, and he will be remembered with great fondness by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

“William will be truly missed, and he will always hold a special place in our hearts. Rest in peace, William.”