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Incident in Newport town centre

Incident in Newport town centre Image: Lois Prior
By Emma Philo Thu, 04 October 2012 3:46PM

A hotel was evacuated this afternoon (Thursday) after police received reports a hotel guest had attempted to commit suicide.

Police, the Isle of Wight Fire Service and paramedics attended Lugley Street's Travelodge at 3.13pm, after concerns were raised over the welfare of a female guest.

Lugley Street was cordoned off while emergencey services dealt with the incident but it has since re-opened.

Inspector Terry Clawson said 50 guests were staying at the hotel but only the two in the building at the time had to be evacuated.

Inspector Clawson said the woman was found conscious in a hotel room and taken to hospital.

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