Man detained after fire breaks out at Plymouth home

A man was detained under the mental health act after a fire broke out at a home in Plymouth. Emergency services were called to St Levan Road at around 7pm yesterday (Wednesday, November 6).

They arrived to find there had been a small fire involving a hob in the ground floor kitchen. A man was detained and taken to a place of safety.

Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to a report of a small fire at a property on St Levan Road, Plymouth at around 7pm on Wednesday 6 November. Emergency services attended.

"Officers engaged with a man at the scene. He was detained under the mental health act and taken to a place of safety."

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service added: "We were called at 7pm and sent three appliances. There had been a small fire involving an oven hob in the ground floor kitchen, but it had gone out before our arrival. We used a fan to clear some smoke."

Where to get help and support

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Signposting

• 24/7 NHS Mental health response line: For support and advice. Call free any time, day or night if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health. The team behind the 24/7 open access telephone response line will listen to you and determine how best to help. t: (for Plymouth - 0800 923 9323 (free) 24 hours a day/ (for Cornwall - 0800 038 5300)
• Samaritans: Emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. t: 116 123 24 hours a day e: jo@samaritans.org
• The NHS Talking therapies service (IAPT) provides free, confidential talking therapies for people aged 16 years and over experiencing common difficulties including low mood, stress, anxiety or worry. Call 01752 435419 in Plymouth to access, or call 01208 871905 in Cornwall.
• The Suicide Liaison Service is available to support adults over the age of 18 years who have been bereaved by suicide. If you or someone you know would like to access this free service, call 01208 871 905
• Man Down: supporting men's mental health in Cornwall - www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk
• ‘We are with you’ for support with alcohol, drugs or mental health call 01872 263001 or visit https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/services/cornwall-truro/.
• Childline: Free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, anytime. t: 0800 1111 email or chat via www.childline.org.uk
• Shout: 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text: 85258
• CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably: For men who are down or who need to talk, find information and support. t: 0800 58 58 58 5pm - midnight every day or webchat at www.thecalmzone.net
• If you are a young person or worried about a child you can call the Early Help Hub for advice and help (call 01872 322277 or email earlyhelphub@cornwall.gov.uk).
• Call 0300 777 4777 or visit https://saferfutures.org.uk/ if you or someone else is affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and those demonstrating abusive behaviours.
• Sunrise runs safe and supportive events, workshops and activities for those affected by loss through suicide. Visit www.sunrisecornwall.org.uk or search Sunrise Cornwall on Facebook or Instagram
• Papyrus Hopeline24/7 For practical, confidential suicide prevention help and advice please contact PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141, text HOPE to 88247 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
• Andys Man Club offer safe non judgemental spaces where men can discuss their mental health or just get stuff off their chest. We meet every Monday 7-9pm (exc Bank Holidays) and have multiple locations in Devon - Plymouth City College, Plymouth Marjon University, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Exeter, Honiton, Torbay. For more information, please visit www.andysmanclub.co.uk.