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Man on bridge near Braintree detained under Mental Health Act

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Georgia Hingston

Published: 4:19 PM July 8, 2015    Updated: 8:21 AM November 1, 2020
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A man threatening to jump from a bridge on the A120 was detained under the mental health act last night (Wednesday).

Police were contacted at 7pm with reports of concerns for a man on a bridge a Notley Road, Braintree.

Officers closed the road below and the man was taken to a place of safety at 8pm.

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