Mental Health Crisis on Clyde Street in Newport

This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.

At approximately 3:22 PM, Newport Ambulance was dispatched to 759 Clyde Street in Newport for a mental health crisis. According to initial reports, a 30-year-old male is hyperventilating and convulsing. Callers expressed concern that he is suicidal, but stated there are no weapons and no violence has been exhibited. Emergency crews arrived on scene at approximately 3:31 PM. Further details are pending as crews assess the situation.

Photo: Marcel Strauß via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.