A middle aged man attempted suicide at the New Town Plaza in Shatin yesterday. He was seen standing on a beam which is located on the seventh floor of the mall. Firefighters arrived at the scene after being informed.

According to the source, "the man claimed to be having suicidal thoughts". The information got to the attention of the authorities that later found him on the seventh floor of the mall, walking onto a beam.
It was said that the man is from mainland China and had difficulties overcoming personal matters in Hong Kong.
He eventually calmed down after a lot of persuasion. The firefighters positioned rescue cushions below for a safe landing.
If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, help is available. Dial 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or 2382 2007 for Suicide Prevention Services.
消防隊員從企圖自殺中救出一名男子
一名中年男子昨日在沙田新城市廣場企圖自殺。有人看到他站在商場七樓的橫樑上。消防員接到通知後趕到現場。
據消息人士透露,“這名男子聲稱有自殺念頭”。這一信息引起了當局的注意,後來在商場七樓找到他,他正走在一根橫樑上。
據稱,該男子來自中國大陸,在香港難以克服個人事務。
經過一番勸說,他終於平靜下來。消防員在下方放置了救援墊以確保安全著陸。
如果您或您認識的人有自殺念頭,可以尋求幫助。撥打 2896 0000 聯繫 The Samaritans 或撥打 2382 2007 聯繫自殺預防服務。
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