A shopping centre in Trowbridge was closed for a police incident today (2 September).
Emergency services were seen rushing into The Shires, off Bythesea Road, following reports of a person in distress.
Several police units and an ambulance were reportedly in attendance at around 12.30pm.
The shopping centre was partially evacuated and closed to shoppers for a period of time, but was soon reopened.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We were called to a mental health incident at the Shires shopping centre in Trowbridge at 12.20pm today (02/09).
“The incident was resolved and no further action will be taken”
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