Police and fire crews responded to the scene, where a man was reported to have been threatening to jump off the pedestrian bridge in Dolerw Park at around 2pm. “Concern was raised for the safety and welfare of a man who had made his way to Dolerw Bridge, in Newtown,” said Dyfed Powys Police in a statement. “The man is currently with police.”RECOMMENDED READING:Montgomery Fire and Rescue Station confirmed a crew from its station was mobilised to a water rescue in Newtown, along with firefighters from Newtown. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it had responded to a water rescue in Newtown and had assisted colleagues at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. “Assistance was given to Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with a person threatening to jump into water.

Source: The Times April 24, 2025 03:58 UTC