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Swindon town centre road closed due to ‘distressed person on car park’

byDaniel Jae Webb
16 November 2023 • 5.55pm
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A Swindon town centre road is closed due to distressed person on a multi-storey car park.

Officers closed Farnsby Street – between Faringdon Road and Commercial Road – using police tape and vehicles at around 5.30pm this evening (Thursday).

They are working to resolve the incident and bring the person to safety.

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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