A man’s been sectioned after emergency services attended an incident in Swindon.
Several police cars, including an armed response vehicle, were parked in Beechcroft Road as they responded to a report of a possible disorder at 3.50pm.
An ambulance crew and paramedics officer also attended the incident.
The man was detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act (sectioned) and taken to a place of safety.
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