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Police officers cordon off Wharf Green due to ‘mental health incident’

UPDATE: The incident has been resolved — the person was brought to safety

byDaniel Jae Webb
25 July 2023 • 7.24pm
Police officers cordon off Wharf Green due to ‘mental health incident’
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Police have cordoned off part of Swindon town centre due to a ‘mental health incident’.

Wharf Green was taped off by officers responding to reports of a person on the Brunel West multi-storey car park at around 7pm this evening (Tuesday).

Pedestrians are being stopped from entering a large section of the area near the Tented Market as police work to resolve the incident safely.

Several police vehicles are in attendance at present. Members of the public should avoid the area whilst the incident is ongoing.

If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out for support. Contact the Samaritans in confidence and for free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, on 116 123. You can also visit our page of Mental Health Helplines to view a list of relevant organisations.

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