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Man in distress on Swindon car park sparks town centre cordon

UPDATE 4.30PM: The incident has been resolved safely

byDaniel Jae Webb
2 July 2025 • 3.49pm
Man in distress on Swindon car park sparks town centre cordon
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A cordon is in place as police deal with a mental health incident in Swindon town centre.

Emergency services were called to reports of a man in distress on the edge of a multi-storey car park in Islington Street at around 3pm today (Wednesday).

Police have cordoned off the area, including Gordon Gardens and College Street.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are also in attendance, with the aerial ladder platform appliance.

Pedestrians and motorists are being asked to avoid the area while 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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