REMOVE ADS
  • ABOUT US
  • AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP
  • BLEED KITS PROJECT
  • FUNDRAISERS
  • CONTACT US
LOGIN
ACCOUNT
Wiltshire 999s
  • WILTSHIRE NEWS
    • ALL NEWS
    • INCIDENTS
    • COURTS
    • COMMUNITY
  • WEST COUNTRY NEWS
  • NEWS NEAR YOU
    • SWINDON
    • CHIPPENHAM
    • TROWBRIDGE
    • SALISBURY
    • FIND YOUR AREA >
  • SUPPORT
    • MENTAL HEALTH
    • DOMESTIC ABUSE
No Result
View All Result
Wiltshire 999s
No Result
View All Result
Home Wiltshire news

Police officers bring down suicidal man from edge of Swindon town centre car park

byDaniel Jae Webb
15 January 2018 • 5.05pm
Police officers rescue suicidal man from edge of Swindon multi-storey car park
FacebookWhatsAppXBlueskyLinkedIn

A man’s been rescued after attempting to jump off a Swindon town centre car park today.

Wiltshire 999s Ad-Free

Police officers rushed to the Brunel West Car Park on Farnsby Street at around 11am.

Four police cars were parked on the busy road, blocking motorists as they dealt with the incident.

A witness, who didn’t want to be named, said: “I saw the guy on the edge of the car park, I really though he was going to jump. It wouldn’t have been a nice sight for those stood watching.”

At around 11.30am, officers at the scene confirmed the man had been brought down from the edge.

NEXT UP

Wiltshire Police bids farewell to sergeant after 43-year career

Police issue Bonfire Night warning over fireworks and disorder

A police spokesperson said: We were called at 11am to concerns for the welfare of a man in the Brunel West car park, Swindon. Officers engaged with the man and he has been taken home.”


Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and get breaking news sent directly to your mobile – don’t forget to turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon.

Click a topic to read more stories like this:

Tags: SwindonSwindon town centreThe Brunel SwindonWiltshire Police

READ MORE

Wiltshire Police bids farewell to sergeant after 43-year career

Wiltshire Police bids farewell to sergeant after 43-year career

3 November 2026 • 5.03pm
Police issue Bonfire Night warning over fireworks and disorder

Police issue Bonfire Night warning over fireworks and disorder

3 November 2026 • 5.02pm

Tobacco stolen from staff area in Wroughton shop raid

3 November 2026 • 4.20pm
Driver goes wrong way around roundabouts after crash in Swindon

Driver goes wrong way around roundabouts after crash in Swindon

3 November 2026 • 8.37am
Woman wanted after handbag nicked from cafe in Trowbridge

Woman wanted after handbag nicked from cafe in Trowbridge

2 November 2026 • 12.29pm
Tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ mother found dead in Calne woodland

Tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ mother found dead in Calne woodland

31 October 2026 • 10.04am
Load More

TOP STORIES

Ex-Navy man who collected vile child abuse images avoids prison
Courts

Ex-Navy man who collected vile child abuse images avoids prison

20 October 2026 • 5.30am

...

Read moreDetails
Emaciated dog suffering from open wounds found in Wiltshire village

Emaciated dog suffering from open wounds found in Wiltshire village

6 October 2026 • 10.28am

Rapist avoids prison after court hears he was ‘inexperienced’ teen

14 October 2026 • 4.35pm
Police hunt women after vacuum cleaner stolen in Swindon burglary

Police hunt women after vacuum cleaner stolen in Swindon burglary

5 October 2026 • 2.30pm
Woman sought after pensioner’s phone stolen at Chippenham shop

Woman sought after pensioner’s phone stolen at Chippenham shop

29 October 2026 • 11.40am
  • ABOUT
  • COMPLAINTS
  • CONTACT
  • CONTRIBUTORS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
Reporting reality.

All content © State Six News Limited, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. Wiltshire 999s is a trading style of State Six News Limited. Company number: 16190242. Registered company address: Suite A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DE.

REMOVE ADS
LOGIN ACCOUNT
  • HOMEPAGE
  • WILTSHIRE NEWS
    • ALL NEWS
    • INCIDENTS
    • COURTS
  • WEST COUNTRY NEWS
  • SUPPORT
    • DOMESTIC ABUSE
    • MENTAL HEALTH
  • ABOUT & CONTACT
    • ABOUT US
    • FUNDRAISERS
    • CONTACT US
    • WHATSAPP CHANNEL
    • CONTRIBUTOR TERMS
    • COMPLAINTS
  • AD-FREE MEMBERSHIP
    • AD-FREE SIGN UP
    • AD-FREE LOGIN
    • EDIT AD-FREE ACCOUNT