Police talked a man down from a bridge near Chessington North station last night.

Emergency services were called to Bridge Road at 10.30pm and spoke to a man in his 20s.

A police spokeswoman said they were called amid “concerns for somebody’s safety”.

The road was cordoned off and reopened at 1.12am.

British Transport Police and London Ambulance also attended. 

The Mind charity promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Its helpline number is 03001 233 393.

To get in touch with the Samaritans in Kingston, call 020 8399 6676 or drop in at 12 Kingston Road, Ewell, from 7.30am to 9pm.

Samaritans lend a confidential ear to those in distress.