Armed man threatens suicide on Barnes Common (From Your Local Guardian)

Armed man threatens suicide on Barnes Common

10:16pm Wednesday 15th October 2008 in

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A police helicopter has been dispatched after an armed man made threats to kill himself on Barnes Common.

Officers were informed that a man had been seen carrying a gun on Rocks Lane, Richmond near to the common at 6pm tonight.

Police, including armed officers, arrived at the scene and are understood to be attempting to negotiate with the man.