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Man detained under Mental Health Act after ‘sitting on railway bridge’

byDaniel Jae Webb
24 July 2023 | 6.11pm
Man detained under Mental Health Act after ‘sitting on railway bridge’
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A man was detained by police after he was reportedly ‘sitting on a railway bridge’.

Officers were called to Cocklebury Lane, Chippenham, after concerns were raised about the welfare of a person at around 7.30pm on Sunday (23 July).

Wiltshire Police confirmed that the incident was “safely resolved” a short time later.

The man , aged in his 40s, was detained under the Mental Health Act and taken to a place of 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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