Circus tiger attacks trainer during show

A terrifying video has emerged from China of a circus tiger attacking a trainer.

In the clip, which was filmed in Yingkou, Liaoning Province on August 20, the tiger drags the man around a large cage as another trainer beats the big cat with a stick.

Eventually the tiger lets go and the trainer gets to his feet with no obvious signs of injury.

According to reports, the tiger suddenly became angry during the performance and attacked the trainer.

The circus has reduced the number of performances, saying the anima must have been "tired."