By Sue-Ann Wayow
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl who seemed to have wanted to end her life was assisted by police officers of the North Eastern Division Task Force.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) in a release on Wednesday stated that around 2. 40 pm, acting Cpl George, PC Andrews and PC Nanan, were proceeding along Edward Street, Port of Spain, when on reaching the Parkade, they were alerted by persons of a female who was standing on the ledge of the upper floor of the carpark.
The officers sprang into action and made their way to the top floor of the building where they observed a girl sitting on a railing overlooking the street, the release stated.
The minor was being spoken to by two concerned citizens attempting to lure her away from the ledge.
PC Andrews cautiously took over those attempts, assuring the girl that her life held value and she would be given any help she needed to overcome whatever situation she faced. As he kept her attention on him, George cautiously approached her from behind and was able to grab hold of her and bring her to safety.
The girl was taken to the Central Police Station and left in the care of her mother and officers.
The Social Work Unit was contacted to provide counselling for both the minor and her mother.
