#ICYMI: Man threatens to commit suicide at Sandton City
SANDTON – A 36-year-old man threatened to jump to his death at Sandton City.
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A man climbed a high ledge at Sandton City today, 2 February, threatening to commit suicide. ER24 paramedics and police attended the scene.
The unknown man cornered himself on a ledge inside the mall from approximately 4.35pm this afternoon.
Captain Granville Meyer of Sandton police said, “The 36-year-old man has been rescued and taken to Joburg Gen (Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital).”
The Sandton Chronicle will provide further details should they become available.
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https://twitter.com/SandtonCity/status/959455707765575680
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Twitter users have shared their comments:
https://twitter.com/Catslucyk/status/959460933201481728
Just witnessed what looked like an 'attempted suicide' in Sandton City! Very disturbing! 😔 Atleast he is fine
— Charmaine (@Charmy678) February 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/NdabaShandu1/status/959463525222699008
https://twitter.com/QUITE_EZ/status/959466116010663937
Earlier …
https://twitter.com/Jobza/status/959457804527513602
WOW So theres a guy here at Sandton City trying to I commit suicide. Hebanna!!
— uLunga Mkhwanazi (@lungadeon) February 2, 2018
They must not interfere with his plans. Why did he go all the way to Sandton? https://t.co/sLISD59fi3
— GIFTED 🇿🇦 (@nyikogifted) February 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/Jobza/status/959456969944858624
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