The Gravesend lifeboat team was called to a person attempting to jump into the water last night (July 26).

The RNLI was diverted from a training exercise to Denton Wharf at 8.30pm, to reports of a person intent on entering the water.

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The person had been seen climbing over the security barrier, and was  facing a 10m drop into the river.

Shortly after the crew arrived, it was confirmed that the person had been taken into police custody, and the boat was stood down.

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