17-year-old girl rescued from ledge of Punggol multi-storey carpark and apprehended

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A 17-year-old girl was apprehended after being seen sitting on the ledge of a multi-storey carpark in Punggol on Jan 7.

A video circulating online shows the teenager being rescued and pulled back to safety by two males at Block 325 Sumang Walk.

In response to a Stomp query, the police said they received a call for assistance at around 11.45am and apprehended the teenager under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force told Stomp that its assistance was not required.

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Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)

Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24 hours CareText via WhatsApp)

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928

Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788

Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1

Women's Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10am to 6pm)

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