A MAN was sectioned under the mental health act after being brought down from scaffolding at Festival Leisure, Basildon, in the early hours of this morning.

The 19-year-old was brought down from the scaffolding by both police and firefighters after being called to the scene shortly before 2.55am.

A spokeswoman for Essex Police said: "Police were contacted shortly before 2.55am on Saturday, October 3, with concerns for the welfare of a man at Festival Leisure Park, Basildon.

"Officers and the firefighters attended and brought the 19-year-old man down from scaffolding.

"He was taken to hospital and later detained under the Mental Health Act."