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Man sectioned after police and ambulance called to incident in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
1 July 2020 • 4.54pm
Man sectioned after police and ambulance called to incident in Swindon
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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.

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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