#ICYMI: Man threatens to commit suicide at Sandton City

SANDTON – A 36-year-old man threatened to jump to his death at Sandton City.

ER24 paramedics were on scene. Photo: File

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

To the man who attempted to jump of a ledge at Sandton City Mall:
Well done for not giving up. I wish you all the best and the best of luck!

— EZ (@QUITE_EZ) February 2, 2018

Earlier …

https://twitter.com/Jobza/status/959457804527513602

WOW So theres a guy here at Sandton City trying to I commit suicide. Hebanna!!

— Deon 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