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Met Police to stop attending 999 calls for mental health incidents

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The Metropolitan Police will no longer attend 999 calls linked to mental health incidents from September.

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has told health and social care services that officers won't be sent unless there's a threat to life.

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [email protected] in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/metropolitan-police-to-stop-attending-999-calls-linked-to-mental-health-incidents-12892351

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