A MENTAL health charity has encouraged people to act if they see suicidal messages online after a man apparently took his own life following a Facebook goodbye message.

Will Evans, who worked at Worcester burger restaurant Hanbao, posted a message on Facebook which included the phrase “I’m out” on Thursday afternoon, before apparently committing suicide soon after.

Vicki Nash, head of policy and campaigns at Mind, said: “If you’re concerned about a loved one because you’ve read something worrying online, reach out to them.

“It might be appropriate to encourage them to ring the Samaritans or contact their GP for an emergency appointment.”

She went on to say, if you are with someone who you think is an immediate risk of suicide, stay with them and encourage them to ring 999 or go to the nearest A&E.

“If someone you care about is having suicidal feelings it can be very distressing and emotionally draining so make sure you take care of yourself too,” continued Ms Nash.

“It can be helpful to talk to someone you trust about how you feel.”

West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed an emergency call was made at 3.11pm on Thursday, with a male “declared dead at the scene” in Beauchamp Road, Malvern.

“We were called to reports of a patient in cardiac arrest in Beauchamp Road,” said a spokesman.

“We sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer, a basics doctor and an air ambulance from Strensham.”

He said, on arrival, it was quickly realised “unfortunately, nothing could be done”.

Tributes have flooded Will’s Facebook page, with one friend, Bert Bacharach, saying: “The whole of Malvern is grieving”.

Will, understood to be in his 20s and a father, studied at Dyson Perrins CE High School before doing Music Technology at Kidderminster College.

Ms Nash added that not all suicides are related to mental health, but that prevention is a key focus of the NHS’s long-term plan.

“The recent announcement of a minister for mental health whose remit includes suicide prevention is another big step in the right direction, showing that it’s rightly high on the Government’s agenda,” she said, adding: “Every suicide is one too many.”

If you are suffering with suicidal thoughts, you can contact Samaritans in confidence on 116 123 for free.