Why armed police were called to residential street

ARMED police were called to a residential street in Malvern.

Residents reported a significant police presence on Gloucester Close on Monday afternoon (August 3).

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West Mercia Police said that officers were responding to concerns for the welfare of a man.

“We received a call around 12.10pm this afternoon with the concern for the welfare of a man within a property in Gloucester Close in Malvern,” a spokesperson said.

 “Officers attended the property and the man has been left in the care of the appropriate health service.”

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