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Emergency crews talk man down from window ledge

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to an incident in Ryde this morning (Wednesday).

A man was reported to be seen standing on a window ledge of The Marine pub on the Esplanade.

A spokesperson from Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue said,

“We were called to assist a man standing on a ledge at 4.40am.

“Our aerial platform was taken to the scene.

“The man was taken to hospital by ambulance.”

Our thoughts are with the man and his family – we hope he gets the help he needs.

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