Roads around Swindon town centre have reopened after police dealt with a “mental health” incident at a car park.
Police and ambulance crews were called out to Brunel West car park on Farnsby Street shortly after 1.30pm on Friday (June 3) after reporting of a concern for welfare.
Officers closed a number of nearby roads whilst they dealt with the incident.
Photo: Dave Cox
However, at around 3.30pm, Wiltshire Police confirmed that the incident has been dealt with.
They confirmed it was “mental health related” but did not release any further details.
Earlier, a spokesperson for Swindon Police had urged members of the public to stay away from the car park.
Photo: Dave Cox
They said: “We are asking members of the public to avoid the area surrounding the Brunel West car park in the town centre, while we deal with concerns for the welfare of an individual.
“A number of roads immediately around the car park have been closed while the incident is dealt with.”
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