Man in His 30s Rescued from River Thames Near Erith
A man in his 30s was pulled from the River Thames near Erith late on Saturday, August 17. Emergency services rescued him at around 10pm.
Hospitalised Under Mental Health Act
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the man was taken to a Kent hospital under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. This law allows police to detain individuals who require immediate care due to mental health concerns.
Authorities have yet to release details on the man’s current condition.
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Met Police Statement
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A man in his 30s was taken to a Kent hospital under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act after being recovered from the water at Erith Pier at around 22:00hrs on Saturday, 17 August.”
