A man suffering a 'mental health episode' was taken to hospital last night after reportedly taking crystal meth in Lewisham.

It took 10 police officers to detain the 'emotionally disturbed' man who was taken to Lewisham A and E by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

Lewisham MPS posted on Twitter: "It's been a trying night for patrol team E.... Emotionally disturbed male suffering a mental health episode after consuming crystal meth...."

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