REMOVE ADS
  • ABOUT US
  • GOLD MEMBERSHIP
  • FUNDRAISERS
  • CONTACT US
  • ANON TIP-OFFS
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

Distressed man on Swindon town centre rooftop as police cordon area

byDaniel Jae Webb
19 November 2023 • 6.45pm
FacebookWhatsAppXBlueskyLinkedIn

Emergency services are dealing with a distressed man in Swindon town centre.

Police cordoned off Queens Street Car Park near The Waiting Room pub at around 6pm after they were called to a mental health incident.

A man in distress was reportedly on the former Wilko building rooftop.

A fire crew and aerial ladder platform appliance were sent to the incident alongside police and the ambulance service.

By about 7pm, the person had been brought to safety and was in an ambulance – surrounded by several police officers offering assistance to medics.

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.

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: AmbulanceSwindonSwindon town centreTop storiesWiltshire Police

READ MORE

Wiltshire man jailed for suffocating victim with pillow horror assault

Wiltshire man jailed for suffocating victim with pillow horror assault

15 June 2026 • 2.01pm
Swindon man crashed car in front of police officer before fleeing

Swindon man crashed car in front of police officer before fleeing

15 June 2026 • 12.58pm
Pensioner ‘fighting for his life’ after crash on busy Swindon junction

Pensioner ‘fighting for his life’ after crash on busy Swindon junction

14 June 2026 • 6.20pm
Swindon criminal wanted on prison recall may have returned home

Swindon criminal wanted on prison recall may have returned home

14 June 2026 • 4.11pm
Police cordon off busy route in Swindon due to serious crash

Police cordon off busy route in Swindon due to serious crash

13 June 2026 • 6.15pm
Land Rover catches fire before flames spread to barn on farm

Land Rover catches fire before flames spread to barn on farm

13 June 2026 • 10.16am
Load More

TOP STORIES

Smoke plume as firefighters battle major house fire in Chippenham
Wiltshire news

Smoke plume as firefighters battle major house fire in Chippenham

11 June 2026 • 6.25pm

...

Read moreDetails
Home sustains major damage after blaze tackled by six fire crews

Home sustains major damage after blaze tackled by six fire crews

13 June 2026 • 3.31pm
Pair arrested over horror hit-and-run in Swindon released on bail

Pair arrested over horror hit-and-run in Swindon released on bail

11 June 2026 • 12.19pm
Former Wiltshire police officer allegedly pretended to be working

Former Wiltshire police officer allegedly pretended to be working

10 June 2026 • 6.33pm
Police seize illegal bikes as crackdown continues in west Wiltshire

Police seize illegal bikes as crackdown continues in west Wiltshire

13 June 2026 • 8.23am
  • 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
  • GOLD MEMBERSHIP
    • GET GOLD
    • LOGIN
    • EDIT ACCOUNT