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Man detained after armed police descend on Chippenham village

byDaniel Jae Webb
6 June 2023 • 6.04pm
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Armed police descended on a village near Chippenham on Monday night (5 June).

Firearms officers surrounded a property in Doveys Terrace, Kington Langley, shortly after 11pm.

A man within the address was suffering a “mental health crisis”, according to Wiltshire Police.

The patient, aged in his 40s, was detained by officers and is “now receiving appropriate care”.

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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