A police cordon has been set up at the Brunel West Car Park, Farnsby Street, this morning in relation to what the police are calling ‘a mental health incident.’
The cordon is expected to remain in place for the next few hours.
This comes after police were called to the car park at 6am this morning. Following their arrival a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Wiltshire Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in keeping with standard practice when responding to incidents of this nature.
Supt Phil Staynings said: “At around 6am this morning 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.”
Please be aware that help is available. If you or someone you know needs specialist support, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 or MIND at https://crowd.in/buOlDw.
