Police rescue 'distressed young person' on A3(M) bridge

Traffic on both sides of the carriageway had to be stopped on Wednesday night to ensure the person could be led to safety.

A statement on police team’s Facebook page said: ‘Thank you everyone who stopped on the A3 moments ago whilst we helped a young person in distress get the support they needed and brought them back on the right side of the bridge.

‘For so many sufferers of mental ill health at some point in their life, this is an important reminder that it is okay not to be okay.’

The statement also urged anyone who is struggling with mental health to contact the Samaritans by dialling 116 123.

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