Werdohl (dpa / lsw) – 40 people had to leave their homes on Wednesday evening because a man let gas leak in his apartment in Werdohl (Märkischer Kreis). In the evening, the police spoke of a dangerous situation in a message. According to the announcement, officials finally overpowered the 34-year-old and took him into custody. He had previously announced his suicide to acquaintances. Compulsory admission to a psychiatric clinic is now being examined. The fire brigade ventilated the rooms. The residents returned to their apartments late in the evening.