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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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