
Emergency services were called to King Street in Dawley and the road closed to traffic on Thursday afternoon following reports of concerns for a man's welfare.
The West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were also in attendance.
The road was reopened at around 5pm.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "The incident has now safely concluded. The man has been detained under the Mental Health Act and the road has reopened."