Man sectioned after mental health episode in Bracknell

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:32 · Archive

A man was sectioned under mental health legislation following an incident near Bracknell Ring Road.

Thames Valley Police responded to a welfare incident near Bracknell Ring Road at around 7pm involving a man who was experiencing a mental health episode. One witness reported that six police cars attended the incident in a nearby car park.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson confirmed it was a 'fear for welfare incident'. They said the man was sectioned under section 136 of the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital. The force added that the incident 'was safely resolved, no injuries at all'.

How it is being reported

• Man sectioned following welfare incident near busy Bracknell roadA man was sectioned following what has been described as a 'mental health episode' near Bracknell Ring Road.Bracknell News · 13 Nov, 16:55
• Man sectioned following welfare incident near busy Bracknell roadA man was sectioned following what has been described as a 'mental health episode' near Bracknell Ring Road.Reading Chronicle · 13 Nov, 16:52

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Bracknell · Bracknell Ring Road

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