A man was rescued from the tracks between Balham and Streatham Common yesterday. Photo - MPS Wandsworth
Police rescued a man 'intent on harming himself' on train tracks between Balham and Streatham Common yesterday.
It happened at about 7:30pm last night.
25WW officers trying to help male intent on harming himself. pic.twitter.com/F97HeEvcZg
— Wandsworth Police (@MPSWandsworth) May 3, 2016
Train services through the area were suspended while police helped the man.
⚠️ Due to a trespasser on the railway between Balham & #StreathamCommon all lines will be blocked, disruption expected until 20:45. ⚠️
— SouthernRailUK (@SouthernRailUK) May 3, 2016
The man is now 'safe and getting help' according to Wandsworth police.
25WW man saved from the railway by ERT D and @BTP now safe and getting help. @samaritans pic.twitter.com/WS3oJ4OWNl
— Wandsworth Police (@MPSWandsworth) May 3, 2016
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