South West London police save man during mental health crisis

By Nub News Reporter 15th Jan 2024

For those facing mental health challenges, help is available. Reach out to friends, family or contact Samaritans.Photo: Kingston Police)
For those facing mental health challenges, help is available. Reach out to friends, family or contact Samaritans.Photo: Kingston Police)

South West London Police used video analysis to help save a man during a severe mental health crisis, in a recent incident reported online. 

Calling the London Ambulance Service (LAS), the distressed individual had said he had a clear intention to end his life, prompting an immediate response from the police.  

Faced with limited information about the man's identity and location within a large business premises, officers decided to forcefully enter the building. 

More officers, including the London Fire Brigade (LFB) AND LAS arrived to begin a search but could not find the individual. 

After receiving a screenshot from a video sent by the man to his ex-partner, officers were able to deduce the man was hidden in the basement of the property.  

Upon discovery, the man was found in a critical condition.  

The responding officers intervened, and initiated life-saving measures until paramedics arrived at the scene.  Officers then assisted with medical care and a handover to LAS, ensuring that he was looked after.

The dynamic actions of the officers attending the location promptly and beginning a search ensured that the male's life was saved. He was seconds from death, and despite the difficulties of getting into the premises and finding him, they searched a very large office building quickly and efficiently.

In a statement, Kingston Police praised the "heroic" response of those present. 

For those facing mental health challenges, help is available. Reach out to friends, family, or utilise the following resources: 

     

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