Man with mental health crisis assaults father at home, Reading PA


A 22-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis is injuring himself and attacking his father at their home on Union St. There is broken glass inside the residence, but no weapons are involved. The father is physically restraining him. The man has a history of depression, anxiety, and autism.
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Male of Mines in Route 1330, OMPD was also given the information of his descend.
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A 22-year-old male who's hurting himself, feeling suicidal, also attacking his father.
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Broken glass, callers and his sister, Steve, says, broken glass in the residence, no weapons.
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Male does have depression,
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anxiety,
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autistic.
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Father is physically restraining the individual this stuff.
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Location mentioned:
Union St, Reading, PA
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