A tiger attacks a German model during a photo session

German police are investigating an incident in which a tiger attacked a model, seriously injuring her during a photo session.

Ardah, 36, was wounded in the head during last Tuesday's attack and was taken by helicopter to a hospital.

The police are investigating the owner of the tiger on suspicion of neglect and causing bodily harm to the model, according to the Associated Press.

The owner of the two tigers has also owned cheetahs since 2019, and worked for 20 years as an animal trainer in circuses and amusement parks.

Police did not announce the name of the model or the owner of the animals, in line with German privacy rules.