Police help young man ‘in a mental health crisis’ in Somercotes

Police came to the aid of a young man seen leaning over a bridge above a main road in Somercotes.
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Officers with Derbyshire Police’s Alfreton safer neighbourhood team said the man is now ‘getting the support he needs’.

A police spokesperson said: “On their way home after a long shift on Tuesday night, a member of the team spotted a young male leaning over the A38 bridge in Somercotes, looking quite upset.

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“Never off duty, the officer approached him and talked things through, where it was clear he was in a mental health crisis.

Derbyshire police helped a young man in crisis.Derbyshire police helped a young man in crisis.
Derbyshire police helped a young man in crisis.

“After a bit of time he managed to talk him down where our on-duty response colleagues attended and were able to take him to safety, ensuring he now gets the support he needs moving forwards.”

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