Wiltshire Police has referred itself to the industry watchdog following an incident at a car park.
Police were initially called to the Brunel West multi-storey in Farnsby Street, Swindon, at around 6am this morning (Saturday 19 November).
It’s thought a male, aged in his 20s, was in distress on the building – but despite officers attending the scene, he sustained serious injuries.
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In a full statement, the force said it referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the incident.
A spokesperson said: “We have set up a cordon at Brunel West Car Park, Farnsby Street, Swindon, in relation to a mental health incident. The scene is likely to remain in place for the next few hours.
“A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. We have referred ourselves to the IOPC in keeping with standard practice when responding to incidents of this nature.”
Adding to the statement, Superintendent Phil Staynings said: “At around 6am this morning (19/11) we attended an incident relating to a person’s welfare.
“The man is receiving appropriate treatment and care. A cordon has been set up and you will notice an increased police presence in the area.”
